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HYP 636W

1981 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,636 mi
Last recorded26,636 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD40014,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYP 636W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 21,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 19,792 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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HYP 636W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HYP 636W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYP 636W registered?

HYP 636W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is HYP 636W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYP 636W shows 11 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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