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HYK 522W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

652 mi
Last recorded652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYK 522W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 607 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 15,160 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

front stop lamp slow to come off

side stand partially seized

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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HYK 522W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc 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 HYK 522W, 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 HYK 522W registered?

HYK 522W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 29 November 1980.

Is HYK 522W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYK 522W 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.

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