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E649 FVL

1988 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,906 mi
Last recorded18,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT5024,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 FVL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 18,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 18,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 18,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 18,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,838 miles

Rear suspension poorly repaired (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 18,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension poorly repaired (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,814 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

vehicle only used in daylight hours

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,687 miles

slight front brake bind

vehicle only used during daylight hours

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 18,543 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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E649 FVL is a 1988 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 24,410 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 E649 FVL, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E649 FVL registered?

E649 FVL is a 1988 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E649 FVL safe to buy?

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