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JCV 14W

1981 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,118 mi
Last recorded36,118 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 14W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,362 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 34,193 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,193 miles

Offside Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,963 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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JCV 14W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JCV 14W, 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 JCV 14W registered?

JCV 14W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is JCV 14W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCV 14W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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