MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
rear sprocket tabs missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
headlamp mounting poor
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS
Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha RD400?
Based on 3,222 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.
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JYL 817W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 JYL 817W, 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.
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What year was JYL 817W registered?
JYL 817W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is JYL 817W safe to buy?
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