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ATW 789X

1981 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,767 mi
Last recorded25,767 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATW 789X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,751 miles

No indicators fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 25,732 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 25,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,386 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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ATW 789X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,872 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 DT175 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATW 789X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ATW 789X registered?

ATW 789X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is ATW 789X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATW 789X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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