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H997 TYD

1990 Yamaha DT50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,669 mi
Last recorded39,669 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT5025,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 TYD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 39,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 39,646 miles

Clutch lever clamp slightly loose

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,575 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

washer on rear brake rod under locking split pin missing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,949 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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H997 TYD is a 1990 Yamaha DT50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H997 TYD, 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 H997 TYD registered?

H997 TYD is a 1990 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 13 October 1990.

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