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F298 MWV

1989 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,566 mi
Last recorded16,566 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT5022,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 MWV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 16,566 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 16,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 15,021 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 15,021 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 14,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,281 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 14,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,700 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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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F298 MWV is a 1989 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 22,683 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 F298 MWV, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F298 MWV registered?

F298 MWV is a 1989 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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