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YDG 524S

1978 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,159 mi
Last recorded16,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha DT1759,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDG 524S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,159 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 16,159 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 16,043 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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YDG 524S is a 1978 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDG 524S, 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.

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What year was YDG 524S registered?

YDG 524S is a 1978 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 27 June 1978.

Is YDG 524S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDG 524S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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