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JCT 62W

1981 Yamaha DT175

Black Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,350 mi
Last recorded2,350 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCT 62W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 2,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 23,550 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,550 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 23,550 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,550 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Sep 2014 23,550 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,550 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,550 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,336 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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JCT 62W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Black with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JCT 62W, 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 JCT 62W registered?

JCT 62W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is JCT 62W safe to buy?

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