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JAV 378W

1981 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,269 mi
Last recorded29,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAV 378W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,269 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 29,269 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,208 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 29,208 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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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JAV 378W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,872 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 JAV 378W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAV 378W registered?

JAV 378W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is JAV 378W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAV 378W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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