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AST 98W

1980 Yamaha DT175

Yellow Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,415 mi
Last recorded4,415 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAST 98W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 4,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 4,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 4,291 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 4,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,842 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 3,842 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Offside mirror loose

Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,672 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT175?

Based on 2,965 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
97
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 29
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
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AST 98W is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in Yellow with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 10,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT175 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AST 98W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT175 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AST 98W registered?

AST 98W is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 20 November 1980.

Is AST 98W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AST 98W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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