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RMV 545X

1981 Yamaha DT175

White Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,409 mi
Last recorded9,409 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMV 545X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 8,529 miles

Rear engene mounting bolt missing.

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 8,529 miles

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear engene mounting bolt missing.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 8,309 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,259 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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RMV 545X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in White with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,872 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 RMV 545X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMV 545X registered?

RMV 545X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is RMV 545X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMV 545X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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