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M587 GDX

1995 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,845 mi
Last recorded47,845 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha DT5018,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 GDX
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,845 miles

slight play in rear mono shock

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,831 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,829 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,885 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 40,303 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

front brake cable not fully secure

front wheel not central to the forks

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,478 miles

Chain guard missing

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 39,478 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Chain guard missing

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,413 miles

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

rear chain gaurd missing

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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M587 GDX is a 1995 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 18,238 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 M587 GDX, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M587 GDX is a 1995 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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