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MAU 521W

1980 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,190 mi
Last recorded30,190 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAU 521W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,190 miles

Front mudguard close to fouling tyre

Split pin missing from rear brake calliper arm

Vin number faint - last digit difficult to read

Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,178 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working both brake lamps inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber likely to become detached washer on top right hand shock mount too small and other 3 washers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front mudguard very close to fouling front tyre

rear brake hose likely to become trapped / chaffed between rear shock and swingarm

vin number faint at last digit - difficult to read

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,690 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 29,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working blown bulb (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,419 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 29,419 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2007 29,381 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 29,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 17 May 2006 29,112 miles

no upper rear engine mount......

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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MAU 521W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MAU 521W, 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.

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What year was MAU 521W registered?

MAU 521W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is MAU 521W safe to buy?

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