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DVJ 164W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,656 mi
Last recorded32,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVJ 164W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,656 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,333 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,107 miles

Chain guard missing part of ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,136 miles

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

offside exhaust spring broken

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,887 miles

right hand pillion footrest loose

Fail 24 Jun 2011 30,883 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

right hand pillion footrest loose

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,634 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

right hand pillion footrest loose

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,984 miles

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

right hand pillion footrest loose

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,179 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 27,907 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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DVJ 164W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DVJ 164W, 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.

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What year was DVJ 164W registered?

DVJ 164W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DVJ 164W safe to buy?

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