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F38 FVM

1988 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,039 mi
Last recorded17,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT5024,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 FVM
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,039 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2011 17,038 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,037 miles

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

Handlebars slightly bent

Fail 6 Aug 2010 17,037 miles

Centre Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Handlebars bent slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,034 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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F38 FVM is a 1988 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F38 FVM, 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 F38 FVM registered?

F38 FVM is a 1988 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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