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BEO 817V

1980 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,527 mi
Last recorded26,527 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEO 817V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2019 26,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 23,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,555 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,828 miles

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

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

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,130 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,648 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD400?

Based on 3,222 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Horn not working 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 9
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BEO 817V is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD400 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEO 817V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha RD400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEO 817V registered?

BEO 817V is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 26 June 1980.

Is BEO 817V safe to buy?

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