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SLT 242R

1977 Yamaha DT175

Grey Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,148 mi
Last recorded4,148 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Yamaha DT1759,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLT 242R
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 4,148 miles

Nearside Front direction indicator loose

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 4,148 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front direction indicator loose

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 4,079 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 4,079 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 4,034 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 4,034 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,006 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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SLT 242R is a 1977 Yamaha DT175 in Grey with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 9,660 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 SLT 242R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLT 242R registered?

SLT 242R is a 1977 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 19 March 1977.

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