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D73 HCL

1986 Yamaha V50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,872 mi
Last recorded12,872 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 HCL
MakeYamaha
ModelV50
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 12,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 12,873 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 12,864 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 12,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 12,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 11,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 11,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 10,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 10,392 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,470 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 9,470 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,422 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,823 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha V50?

Based on 507 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Tyre has ply or cord exposed 6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 5
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D73 HCL is a 1986 Yamaha V50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Yamaha V50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D73 HCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D73 HCL registered?

D73 HCL is a 1986 Yamaha V50, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D73 HCL safe to buy?

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