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YJP 970T

1978 Yamaha Dt

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,283 mi
Last recorded7,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Dt12,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJP 970T
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 7,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 6,669 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt?

Based on 1,828 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
303
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Direction indicator not working 29
Direction indicators not working 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
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YJP 970T is a 1978 Yamaha Dt in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 12,652 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 Dt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJP 970T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJP 970T registered?

YJP 970T is a 1978 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is YJP 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJP 970T 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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