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B400 GAM

1985 Yamaha Dt

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,118 mi
Last recorded33,118 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Dt16,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 GAM
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

day time m o t .. no lights fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 33,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

day time m o t .. no lights fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 31,372 miles

Front Outer Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,265 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2014 28,265 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2014 28,265 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear swing arm has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2012 26,692 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,692 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,055 miles

Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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B400 GAM is a 1985 Yamaha Dt in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 16,992 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 B400 GAM, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B400 GAM registered?

B400 GAM is a 1985 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 13 May 1985.

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