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G954 DCV

1990 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,958 mi
Last recorded22,958 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT5025,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 DCV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 22,958 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,958 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 22,958 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,958 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 22,958 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear 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)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Speedometer and odometer not recording

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 22,958 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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G954 DCV is a 1990 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G954 DCV, 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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G954 DCV is a 1990 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 2 June 1990.

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