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F518 TGL

1988 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,893 mi
Last recorded27,893 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT5024,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 TGL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking on sidewall of rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking on sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,504 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 27,504 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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F518 TGL is a 1988 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 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 F518 TGL, 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 F518 TGL registered?

F518 TGL is a 1988 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F518 TGL safe to buy?

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