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N904 XAW

1996 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,321 mi
Last recorded33,321 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha DT5020,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 XAW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 33,321 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy head stock bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess chain and sprockets are at end of life, (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp flashes with indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement at top of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower gear shift loose

Rear swing arm has had significant weld repairs

Central Front wiring at headstock not located correctly could become trapped in steering stops

Pass 30 Jan 2016 33,321 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive both upper and lower shock mount bushes (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 33,321 miles

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

Centre Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm pivot bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive both upper and lower shock mount bushes (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,659 miles

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

slight play in reaction bracket

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,058 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,039 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,018 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,685 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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N904 XAW is a 1996 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N904 XAW, 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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N904 XAW is a 1996 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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