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OGW 387W

1981 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,037 mi
Last recorded11,037 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 387W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 11,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 11,037 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2011 10,929 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,687 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 10,563 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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OGW 387W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OGW 387W, 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 OGW 387W registered?

OGW 387W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is OGW 387W safe to buy?

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