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VBM 504S

1977 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,553 mi
Last recorded12,553 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha DT1759,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBM 504S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,553 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 12,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,573 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,268 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre cracking around wall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,660 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 9,660 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,243 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 9,243 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,054 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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VBM 504S is a 1977 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBM 504S, 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 VBM 504S registered?

VBM 504S is a 1977 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 13 September 1977.

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