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Y696 RCR

2001 Yamaha Dt

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

29,836 mi
Last recorded29,836 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dt20,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 RCR
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 29,506 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 24,899 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 24,899 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,522 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,522 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 22,357 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,357 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,351 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 22,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,554 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,554 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 4,011 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 186 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt?

Based on 1,828 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
303
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Direction indicator not working 29
Direction indicators not working 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
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Y696 RCR is a 2001 Yamaha Dt in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 20,217 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 Dt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y696 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Dt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y696 RCR is a 2001 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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