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WEG 783T

1978 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,694 mi
Last recorded12,694 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2005
Typical for 1978 Yamaha DT1759,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEG 783T
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2005 12,694 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 12,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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WEG 783T is a 1978 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 9,751 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 WEG 783T, 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 48 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 WEG 783T registered?

WEG 783T is a 1978 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is WEG 783T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEG 783T shows 2 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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