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HNE 391V

1979 Yamaha Dt

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,313 mi
Last recorded7,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Dt9,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNE 391V
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 7,313 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 7,313 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,314 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 7,313 miles

Centre Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,002 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt?

Based on 1,828 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
303
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Direction indicator not working 29
Direction indicators not working 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
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HNE 391V is a 1979 Yamaha Dt in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 9,245 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 Dt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNE 391V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNE 391V registered?

HNE 391V is a 1979 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is HNE 391V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNE 391V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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