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BYE 333T

1979 Yamaha Rd

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,182 mi
Last recorded23,182 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Rd19,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 333T
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 23,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 22,555 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,590 miles

rear swinging arm has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,383 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 21,376 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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BYE 333T is a 1979 Yamaha Rd in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,347 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 BYE 333T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYE 333T registered?

BYE 333T is a 1979 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is BYE 333T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYE 333T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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