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L157 RHP

1993 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,237 mi
Last recorded41,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Yamaha DT5021,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 RHP
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,967 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 39,944 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,306 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,306 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,088 miles

Centre Front Upper All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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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L157 RHP is a 1993 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 1993 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 21,077 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 L157 RHP, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L157 RHP is a 1993 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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