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E693 TYA

1987 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,601 mi
Last recorded28,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT5022,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE693 TYA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,601 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handle bars bent. †front end of bike slightly twisted(forks in yokes?)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 28,600 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

handle bars bent, front end of bike twisted

lower yoke r/h pinch bolt loose

Fail 4 Oct 2006 28,416 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,177 miles

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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E693 TYA is a 1987 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 22,217 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 E693 TYA, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E693 TYA is a 1987 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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