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E146 MEW

1988 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,991 mi
Last recorded42,991 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT5024,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE146 MEW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,991 miles

Chain guard missing

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Aug 2008 42,985 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

hairline crack in number plate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,985 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

hairline crack in number plate

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,328 miles

1 . wireing chaffing on front mudguard † †2. left switchgear loose † †3. battery flat

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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E146 MEW is a 1988 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 24,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E146 MEW, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E146 MEW registered?

E146 MEW is a 1988 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E146 MEW safe to buy?

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