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EBN 271W

1980 Yamaha RD200

Red Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,245 mi
Last recorded15,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD20019,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBN 271W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 14,744 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD200?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 305 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
305
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 6
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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EBN 271W is a 1980 Yamaha RD200 in Red with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 19,278 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 RD200 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBN 271W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD200 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha RD200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBN 271W registered?

EBN 271W is a 1980 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is EBN 271W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBN 271W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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