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FVG 495T

1979 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,976 mi
Last recorded23,976 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 Yamaha DT17512,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 495T
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 23,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 23,957 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,957 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,853 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 23,821 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,058 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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FVG 495T is a 1979 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVG 495T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVG 495T registered?

FVG 495T is a 1979 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for FVG 495T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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