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GWF 388V

1980 Yamaha Rd 400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,336 mi
Last recorded13,336 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Rd 40016,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWF 388V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 400
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 13,336 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

motorcylce in "superb showroom" condition

tape on headllamp lens

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,213 miles

Exhaust noisy lovely crackly note (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

motorcycle in "Superb" showroom condition

tape on lense

Fail 19 Apr 2018 13,213 miles

Exhaust noisy lovely crackly note (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

motorcycle in "Superb" showroom condition

tape on lense

Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever stiff in operation

motorcycle in "superb" condition

tape on headlamp lense

Fail 21 Apr 2017 13,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever stiff in operation

motorcycle in "superb" condition

tape on headlamp lense

Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

clutch lever slightly stiff in operation

motorcycle in "Superb" condition

tape on headlamp lense

Fail 20 Apr 2016 12,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

clutch lever slightly stiff in operation

motorcycle in "Superb" condition

tape on headlamp lense

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,745 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 12,745 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 400?

Based on 641 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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GWF 388V is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Rd 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,041 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 Rd 400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWF 388V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Rd 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWF 388V registered?

GWF 388V is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 400, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is GWF 388V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWF 388V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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