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JCH 833V

1980 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,296 mi
Last recorded16,296 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCH 833V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 16,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,001 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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JCH 833V is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCH 833V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCH 833V registered?

JCH 833V is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is JCH 833V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCH 833V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCH 833V have outstanding finance?

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