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VAY 8X

1982 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,566 mi
Last recorded8,566 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Yamaha DT17513,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 8X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 8,482 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 8,482 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 11,888 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,478 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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VAY 8X is a 1982 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 1982 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 13,130 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 VAY 8X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAY 8X registered?

VAY 8X is a 1982 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is VAY 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAY 8X 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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