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FMJ 305T

1979 Yamaha DT175

Silver Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,703 mi
Last recorded12,703 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha DT17512,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMJ 305T
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,703 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 12,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,703 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 12,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,162 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 11,162 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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FMJ 305T is a 1979 Yamaha DT175 in Silver with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,302 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 FMJ 305T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMJ 305T registered?

FMJ 305T is a 1979 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is FMJ 305T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMJ 305T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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