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NUT 231W

1980 Yamaha Dt

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,412 mi
Last recorded20,412 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Dt12,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUT 231W
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 20,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,409 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,403 miles

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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NUT 231W is a 1980 Yamaha Dt in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 12,648 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 NUT 231W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUT 231W registered?

NUT 231W is a 1980 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is NUT 231W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUT 231W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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