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XEO 173T

1979 Yamaha DT175

Blue Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,150 mi
Last recorded17,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha DT17512,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEO 173T
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 16,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,620 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,952 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 15,773 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,420 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 15,416 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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XEO 173T is a 1979 Yamaha DT175 in Blue with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,302 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 XEO 173T, 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 47 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 XEO 173T registered?

XEO 173T is a 1979 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 30 May 1979.

Is XEO 173T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEO 173T 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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