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KRM 981W

1980 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRM 981W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,872 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,409 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,486 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 19,451 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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KRM 981W is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KRM 981W, 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 KRM 981W registered?

KRM 981W is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is KRM 981W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRM 981W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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