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VNR 242X

1982 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,454 mi
Last recorded11,454 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Yamaha DT17513,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNR 242X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 11,454 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 11,454 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on not working (1.1.3a)

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2014 7,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 7,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 7,099 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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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VNR 242X is a 1982 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNR 242X, 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.

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What year was VNR 242X registered?

VNR 242X is a 1982 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is VNR 242X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNR 242X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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