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RTA 894X

1981 Yamaha DT175

Black Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,640 mi
Last recorded9,640 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 894X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,640 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

chain split links were fitted in wrong direction - change to right direction

Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,068 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 9,064 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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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RTA 894X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Black with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTA 894X, 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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RTA 894X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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