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JNJ 897V

1980 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,235 mi
Last recorded17,235 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 897V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,996 miles

No Indicators fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,996 miles

No Indicators fitted

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,837 miles

nolightsfitted †day light running only

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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JNJ 897V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNJ 897V, 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 JNJ 897V registered?

JNJ 897V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 7 February 1980.

Is JNJ 897V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNJ 897V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JNJ 897V have outstanding finance?

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