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G966 ARL

1989 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,350 mi
Last recorded25,350 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT5022,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG966 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,350 miles

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

Nearside pillion footpeg drooping slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2006 25,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

Nearside pillion footpeg drooping slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2006 25,350 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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G966 ARL is a 1989 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G966 ARL, 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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What year was G966 ARL registered?

G966 ARL is a 1989 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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