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WPF 80S

1978 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,831 mi
Last recorded13,831 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1978 Yamaha DT1759,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPF 80S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 13,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 13,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,626 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 13,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 13,576 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 13,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 13,487 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 13,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 13,467 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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WPF 80S is a 1978 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPF 80S, 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 WPF 80S registered?

WPF 80S is a 1978 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is WPF 80S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPF 80S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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