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J451 JGL

1991 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,823 mi
Last recorded31,823 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Yamaha DT5015,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 JGL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 31,823 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,049 miles

Front forks have slightly reduced damping effect

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock upper and lower attachment bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,378 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,378 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,678 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,677 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,188 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,500 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,485 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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J451 JGL is a 1991 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 1991 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 15,612 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 J451 JGL, 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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J451 JGL is a 1991 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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