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XTA 117S

1978 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,812 mi
Last recorded12,812 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Yamaha DT1759,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 117S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,019 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 11,864 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,864 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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XTA 117S is a 1978 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTA 117S, 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 XTA 117S registered?

XTA 117S is a 1978 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is XTA 117S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 117S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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