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FVH 736W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,426 mi
Last recorded16,426 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVH 736W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 16,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,727 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,423 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 15,421 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Engine sump plug loose and leaking oil

Pass 30 May 2008 15,103 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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FVH 736W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVH 736W, 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 FVH 736W registered?

FVH 736W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is FVH 736W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVH 736W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVH 736W have outstanding finance?

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