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18 ASD

2011 Direct Bikes DB50QT-11

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Direct Bikes DB50QT-112,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 ASD
MakeDirect Bikes
ModelDB50QT-11
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 3 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,779 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2025 109,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2024 104,461 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 104,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,940 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Arm, inner bush (TCA) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Arm, inner bush (TCA) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 90,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2021 85,548 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 85,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 3 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,204 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 79,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 69,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,042 miles

Rear oil dampness from rear diff output seals

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,848 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,788 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 3 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,328 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 34,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,859 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,756 miles

How Reliable is the Direct Bikes DB50QT-11?

Based on 629 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 47
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
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18 ASD is a 2011 Direct Bikes DB50QT-11 in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2011 Direct Bikes DB50QT-11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 2,406 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 Direct Bikes DB50QT-11 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 ASD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Direct Bikes DB50QT-11 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Direct Bikes DB50QT-11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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18 ASD is a 2011 Direct Bikes DB50QT-11, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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