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GBT 242W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBT 242W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 26,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad to 1 mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outside pad down to 1 mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,206 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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GBT 242W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GBT 242W, 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 GBT 242W registered?

GBT 242W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 24 October 1980.

Is GBT 242W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBT 242W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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