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HMY 173V

1980 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228 mi
Last recorded228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMY 173V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 228 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 8 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HMY 173V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 10,979 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 HMY 173V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMY 173V registered?

HMY 173V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is HMY 173V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMY 173V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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