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G161 DLJ

1990 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,497 mi
Last recorded32,497 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT5025,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 DLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,497 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

engine needs to be reved to operate horn with lights on

Fail 30 Jan 2007 32,497 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine needs to be revved to operate indicators with lights on.

horn button damaged and could become difficult to operate.

side stand nut loose. †front brake lever pivot worn and dry grinds in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,224 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 27,224 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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G161 DLJ is a 1990 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 1990 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 25,402 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 G161 DLJ, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G161 DLJ is a 1990 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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