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RCH 982X

1981 Yamaha DT175

Black Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,796 mi
Last recorded16,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 982X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,796 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 16,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 16,756 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 16,756 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,663 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 16,663 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,190 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 16,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,175 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 16,172 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 15,819 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 15,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,222 miles

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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RCH 982X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Black with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RCH 982X, 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 RCH 982X registered?

RCH 982X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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