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EFV 156W

1980 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,411 mi
Last recorded21,411 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 156W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 21,376 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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EFV 156W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EFV 156W, 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 EFV 156W registered?

EFV 156W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 28 August 1980.

Is EFV 156W safe to buy?

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