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HVG 353V

1979 Yamaha DT175

Blue Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,434 mi
Last recorded5,434 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Yamaha DT17512,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 353V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 May 2014 5,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 5,389 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 5,320 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 5,296 miles

exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

no indicators at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,236 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

no indicators at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2005 5,151 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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HVG 353V is a 1979 Yamaha DT175 in Blue with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVG 353V, 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 HVG 353V registered?

HVG 353V is a 1979 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 4 August 1979.

Is HVG 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 353V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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