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BAB 660S

1978 Yamaha Rd

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,804 mi
Last recorded40,804 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd18,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 660S
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,804 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,477 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,854 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,630 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,425 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,336 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 35,333 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,652 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,652 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2009 101,140 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 30,910 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,414 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,845 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,801 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd?

Based on 2,514 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Horn not working 12
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BAB 660S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 18,570 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 Rd fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAB 660S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAB 660S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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