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E953 UKM

1987 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,128 mi
Last recorded22,128 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT5022,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 UKM
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 22,124 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,060 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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E953 UKM is a 1987 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E953 UKM, 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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What year was E953 UKM registered?

E953 UKM is a 1987 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is E953 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E953 UKM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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