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KBS 978V

1980 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,732 mi
Last recorded10,732 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBS 978V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 10,732 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 10,732 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,698 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 10,695 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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KBS 978V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBS 978V, 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.

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What year was KBS 978V registered?

KBS 978V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is KBS 978V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBS 978V 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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