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G231 UOU

1989 Yamaha DT50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,344 mi
Last recorded42,344 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT5022,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 UOU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever loose on splines.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,329 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,755 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2007 33,710 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,710 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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G231 UOU is a 1989 Yamaha DT50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G231 UOU, 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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G231 UOU is a 1989 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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