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JDK 197N

1975 Yamaha DT175

Red Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,543 mi
Last recorded16,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Yamaha DT1755,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 197N
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,543 miles

natural movemont where front hub meets fork due to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 16,257 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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JDK 197N is a 1975 Yamaha DT175 in Red with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 5,518 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 JDK 197N, 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 51 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 JDK 197N registered?

JDK 197N is a 1975 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is JDK 197N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDK 197N 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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