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MCP 371W

1981 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,940 mi
Last recorded12,940 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD40014,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCP 371W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 12,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2013 12,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,756 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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MCP 371W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MCP 371W, 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 MCP 371W?

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What year was MCP 371W registered?

MCP 371W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is MCP 371W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCP 371W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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