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M542 WHC

1994 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha DT5018,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 WHC
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 31,138 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Front & Rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly loose 4x Slightly loose on OS of Front wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 31,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Front & Rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly loose 4x Slightly loose on OS of Front wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,847 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel, recommend adjustment.

Wheel spoke slightly loose Multiple spoke on OS of Front wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 30,847 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake has little reserve travel, recommend adjustment.

Wheel spoke slightly loose Multiple spoke on OS of Front wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,524 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Multiple spokes slightly loose. (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,240 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 2x Slightly loose spokes on OS of wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 30,240 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose All 4 nuts insecure & lock plates not functioning as intended. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 2x Slightly loose spokes on OS of wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,970 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Front wheel has 5 slightly loose spokes. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,521 miles

Front tyre perished but not to excess.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,669 miles

Clutch lever mounting point slightly loose NS.

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

Gear selector linkage appears slightly worn or not fully tight at joint to gearbox shaft.

Wheel spoke slightly loose OS Of front wheel has 3 slightly loose spokes. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,609 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 3 slightly loose spokes on O/S of wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Clutch lever mounting slightly loose.

Offside Front Brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 27,609 miles

Front Brake lever insecure O/S Brake lever. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 3 slightly loose spokes on O/S of wheel. (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Clutch lever mounting slightly loose.

Offside Front Brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,543 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure Linkage poorly secured using cable tie instead of split pin (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,578 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,566 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,566 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,490 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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M542 WHC is a 1994 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M542 WHC, 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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M542 WHC is a 1994 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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