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HMO 493W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,536 mi
Last recorded20,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 493W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,464 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,888 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 39,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,671 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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HMO 493W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HMO 493W, 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 HMO 493W registered?

HMO 493W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is HMO 493W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMO 493W shows 8 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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