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MFW 520V

1980 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,395 mi
Last recorded18,395 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFW 520V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,262 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,114 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,661 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 17,652 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,307 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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MFW 520V is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFW 520V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFW 520V registered?

MFW 520V is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is MFW 520V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFW 520V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFW 520V have outstanding finance?

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