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ECW 342W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,948 mi
Last recorded2,948 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 342W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2021 2,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 2,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 2,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 2,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 2,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 2,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 2,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 2,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 2,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 2,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 2,561 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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ECW 342W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ECW 342W, 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 ECW 342W registered?

ECW 342W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is ECW 342W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECW 342W shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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