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JYL 817W

1981 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,506 mi
Last recorded14,506 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD40014,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 817W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2011 14,506 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 May 2011 14,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,138 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2009 14,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 13,685 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JYL 817W?

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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?

The MOT history for JYL 817W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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