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G560 LYD

1989 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,030 mi
Last recorded43,030 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT5022,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG560 LYD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,848 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2013 42,837 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2012 42,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,347 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,076 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 40,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,613 miles

Chain gaurd not fitted.

Fork gaitors split.

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear brake wear pointer misplaced.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,512 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

electrical wiring untidy around headlamp/steering area

slight bind on front brake

Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,512 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,195 miles

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

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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G560 LYD is a 1989 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G560 LYD, 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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G560 LYD is a 1989 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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