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OBU 198P

1976 Yamaha DT175

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

728 mi
Last recorded728 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha DT17510,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 198P
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 728 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 728 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lights (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.1.3b)

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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OBU 198P is a 1976 Yamaha DT175 in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 10,812 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 OBU 198P, 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 50 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 OBU 198P registered?

OBU 198P is a 1976 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBU 198P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 198P 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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