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J821 LKN

1991 Yamaha DT50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Yamaha DT5015,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 LKN
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 15,168 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,907 miles

Front brake very noisy (Drum brake)unable to see shoes

No Indicators fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 13,849 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front brake very noisy (Drum brake)unable to see shoes

No Indicators fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,888 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,849 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

slight twist in front forks

Fail 29 Jul 2010 10,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

slight twist in front forks

Fail 7 Aug 2009 10,531 miles

Outer Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,681 miles

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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J821 LKN is a 1991 Yamaha DT50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J821 LKN, 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 J821 LKN registered?

J821 LKN is a 1991 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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