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B474 BCV

1984 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,003 mi
Last recorded3,003 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Yamaha DT17512,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB474 BCV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 3,003 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 3,003 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 2,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 2,802 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 2,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 2,670 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 2,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 2,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 1,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 1,685 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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B474 BCV is a 1984 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 12,139 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 B474 BCV, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B474 BCV registered?

B474 BCV is a 1984 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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