Yamaha DT175MX
Real ownership data from 71 UK DT175MX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DT175MX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.1% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.2% |
| Wheels | fail | 3.6% |
| Other | major | 3.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | prs | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DT175MX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 18 | 10,282 mi | 68 | 87.67% |
| 1980 | 12 | 9,542 mi | 60 | 86.67% |
| 1979 | 15 | 12,857 mi | 162 | 85.37% |
| 1978 | 7 | 14,344 mi | 76 | 87.1% |
DT175MX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha DT175MX?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.1% of all recorded faults), electrical (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha DT175MX?
The median Yamaha DT175MX in the UK has covered 11,451 miles, and typically rides about 90 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,547 and 15,856 miles.
Is the Yamaha DT175MX reliable?
86.82% of Yamaha DT175MX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.48 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Yamaha DT175MX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.