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JAL 247V

1980 Yamaha Rd

Red Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,719 mi
Last recorded14,719 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Rd25,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAL 247V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,719 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear swing arm nut is not a locking nut ?

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,695 miles

lock nut at front of rear swinging arm

Fail 15 Sep 2014 14,693 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

lock nut at front of rear swinging arm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 14,577 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,489 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd?

Based on 2,514 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Horn not working 12
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JAL 247V is a 1980 Yamaha Rd in Red with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 25,179 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAL 247V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAL 247V registered?

JAL 247V is a 1980 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is JAL 247V safe to buy?

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