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MPM 392W

1981 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,884 mi
Last recorded18,884 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPM 392W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 18,721 miles

fork gators fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2019 18,721 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

fork gators fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 18,437 miles

Front Brake component insecure front brake lever mount cracked (1.1.21 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure headlamp bracket loose (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MPM 392W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MPM 392W, 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 MPM 392W registered?

MPM 392W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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