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RKN 509R

1976 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,359 mi
Last recorded4,359 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha DT17510,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 509R
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 4,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 3,793 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 3,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 2,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,148 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 2,148 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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RKN 509R is a 1976 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKN 509R, 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.

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What year was RKN 509R registered?

RKN 509R is a 1976 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is RKN 509R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKN 509R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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