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H489 XAM

1990 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,774 mi
Last recorded19,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT5025,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 XAM
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 19,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,303 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,300 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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 XAM is a 1990 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H489 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

H489 XAM is a 1990 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H489 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H489 XAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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