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P975 HBG

1997 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,584 mi
Last recorded15,584 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 HBG
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 15,584 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 15,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 15,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 14,642 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose multiple (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 13,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,157 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

front and rear lights, front and rear indicators have been masked out. customer informs me it will be for daytime use only. in accordance with section 4.1,1 section 4.2,1 section 4.3,1 section 4.4,1 section 7.7 a 1 of the class 1/2 manual.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 13,146 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 13,073 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 13,073 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre underinflated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,970 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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P975 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P975 HBG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P975 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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