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GFM 898T

1978 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,348 mi
Last recorded4,348 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha DT1759,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFM 898T
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,348 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 4,335 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

indicators not fitted but are not mandatory on machine first used or registered before 1st august 1986.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,335 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

indicators not fitted but are not mandatory on machine first used or registered before 1st august 1986.

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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GFM 898T is a 1978 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 9,751 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 GFM 898T, 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 48 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 GFM 898T registered?

GFM 898T is a 1978 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is GFM 898T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFM 898T shows 3 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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