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CJW 189V

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,721 mi
Last recorded20,721 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJW 189V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,721 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 20,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 19,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 18,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 18,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,595 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 15,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 14,840 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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CJW 189V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,838 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 CJW 189V, 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 47 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 CJW 189V registered?

CJW 189V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is CJW 189V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJW 189V shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJW 189V have outstanding finance?

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