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G829 ARW

1989 Yamaha DT50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT5022,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 ARW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 37,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 35,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,811 miles

6volt lighting system>lights dim

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

stop lamp dim when main lights on

Fail 27 Jan 2015 34,811 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,826 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,886 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 25,531 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 25,531 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009
Fail 24 Apr 2009

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 21,841 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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G829 ARW is a 1989 Yamaha DT50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G829 ARW, 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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G829 ARW is a 1989 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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