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E419 YMW

1988 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,619 mi
Last recorded29,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT5024,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE419 YMW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,619 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 29,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 29,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2011 29,531 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,531 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,464 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 28,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,690 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 25,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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E419 YMW is a 1988 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E419 YMW, 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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E419 YMW is a 1988 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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