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NOD 566W

1981 Yamaha Dt

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,742 mi
Last recorded13,742 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Dt13,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 566W
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 13,742 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,742 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,550 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight run out on rear wheel.

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt?

Based on 1,828 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
303
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Direction indicator not working 29
Direction indicators not working 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
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NOD 566W is a 1981 Yamaha Dt 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 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 13,742 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 Dt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOD 566W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NOD 566W registered?

NOD 566W is a 1981 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 20 January 1981.

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