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UYG 761X

1981 Yamaha DT175

Black Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,055 mi
Last recorded20,055 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT17515,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYG 761X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT175
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,055 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 20,046 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 19,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,279 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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UYG 761X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175 in Black with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYG 761X, 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 UYG 761X registered?

UYG 761X is a 1981 Yamaha DT175, first registered on 22 September 1981.

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