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C340 HWB

1985 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,246 mi
Last recorded13,246 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Yamaha DT5019,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC340 HWB
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,246 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,226 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT50?

Based on 3,954 MOT tests across 804 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 200
reflector on motorcycle missing 181
Direction indicators not working 91
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Direction indicator not working 79
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C340 HWB is a 1985 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 19,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C340 HWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C340 HWB registered?

C340 HWB is a 1985 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C340 HWB safe to buy?

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