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E501 RRP

1987 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,534 mi
Last recorded9,534 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT5022,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 RRP
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 9,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 7,361 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 7,361 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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E501 RRP is a 1987 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 22,217 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 DT50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E501 RRP, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E501 RRP registered?

E501 RRP is a 1987 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is E501 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E501 RRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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