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VBD 798W

1981 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,168 mi
Last recorded11,168 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 798W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,168 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 11,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm pivot bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2006 24,334 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,334 miles

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in rear wheel bearing

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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VBD 798W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBD 798W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBD 798W registered?

VBD 798W is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 23 January 1981.

Is VBD 798W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 798W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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