MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front mudguard close to fouling tyre
Split pin missing from rear brake calliper arm
Vin number faint - last digit difficult to read
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working blown bulb (1.5.1c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
no upper rear engine mount......
How Reliable is the Yamaha RD400?
Based on 3,222 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for MAU 521W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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