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MEH 402V

1980 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,164 mi
Last recorded21,164 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT17510,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 402V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 21,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,664 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 23,664 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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MEH 402V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEH 402V, 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 MEH 402V registered?

MEH 402V is a 1980 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 9 June 1980.

Is MEH 402V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEH 402V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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