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GFT 415W

1981 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,647 mi
Last recorded9,647 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD40014,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFT 415W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 9,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 9,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 9,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,680 miles

wheel weights poorly positioned front and rear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,600 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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GFT 415W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,320 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 GFT 415W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha RD400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFT 415W registered?

GFT 415W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is GFT 415W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFT 415W shows 9 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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