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JFR 331W

1981 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD40014,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFR 331W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,854 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 49,854 miles

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 49,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 49,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 49,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 49,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 46,854 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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JFR 331W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JFR 331W, 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 JFR 331W registered?

JFR 331W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is JFR 331W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFR 331W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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