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FHU 452W

1981 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,628 mi
Last recorded11,628 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHU 452W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 11,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 11,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,962 miles

Battery flat (advise attention)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Lights taped up for daytime use only.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 10,716 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 10,711 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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FHU 452W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FHU 452W, 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 FHU 452W registered?

FHU 452W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is FHU 452W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHU 452W 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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