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L815 JWL

1994 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,502 mi
Last recorded18,502 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha DT5018,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 JWL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 18,502 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all lights masked off for test

Pass 11 Sep 2023 17,847 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 17,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,927 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 16,861 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,783 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 14,783 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 14,783 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 12,690 miles

Rear tyre worn. †Number plate in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jul 2005 12,690 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Number plate in poor condition.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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L815 JWL is a 1994 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 18,749 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 L815 JWL, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L815 JWL is a 1994 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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