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MKW 408W

1981 Yamaha DT175

Black Petrol 169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,543 mi
Last recorded18,543 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 408W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine169cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,543 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 18,542 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (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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MKW 408W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Black with a 169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MKW 408W, 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 MKW 408W registered?

MKW 408W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is MKW 408W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 408W shows 2 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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