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JAO 597V

1980 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,264 mi
Last recorded12,264 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAO 597V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 12,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 12,233 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,673 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 9,673 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,623 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 9,623 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,585 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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JAO 597V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JAO 597V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAO 597V registered?

JAO 597V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 27 June 1980.

Is JAO 597V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAO 597V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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