MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 400?
Based on 641 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
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JCW 436W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 400 in White with a 389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Yamaha Rd 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 19,750 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 400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCW 436W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Rd 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Rd 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JCW 436W registered?
JCW 436W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 400, first registered on 26 March 1981.
Is JCW 436W safe to buy?
The MOT history for JCW 436W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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