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H287 FTT

1991 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,565 mi
Last recorded16,565 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha DT5015,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 FTT
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 16,565 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel rumble when rotated but may not be wheel bearing! Sounds more like speedo drive

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 16,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,602 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

advise front forks dampening poor advise new oil

advise front tyre low on pressure

advise left hand engine casing by front drive sprocket broken

Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,602 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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 wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

advise left hand engine casing by front drive sprocket broken

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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H287 FTT is a 1991 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 15,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H287 FTT, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H287 FTT registered?

H287 FTT is a 1991 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is H287 FTT safe to buy?

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