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H489 BMK

1990 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,825 mi
Last recorded25,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT5025,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 BMK
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 25,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,825 miles

Rear rear number plate showing signs of damage

Rear rear side light dull

Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,502 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,037 miles

Presented as daytime running only

Fail 29 Jun 2022 23,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Presented as daytime running only

Pass 12 May 2021 21,405 miles

Presented as day time running only

Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,260 miles

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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H489 BMK is a 1990 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H489 BMK, 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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What year was H489 BMK registered?

H489 BMK is a 1990 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 27 December 1990.

Is H489 BMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H489 BMK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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