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N497 NWL

1996 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,126 mi
Last recorded19,126 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha DT5020,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 19,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,266 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 18,266 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 14,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 14,759 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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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N497 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 20,493 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 N497 NWL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N497 NWL registered?

N497 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N497 NWL shows 6 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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