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NJF 191W

1980 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,715 mi
Last recorded19,715 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJF 191W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,466 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,482 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 17,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,010 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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NJF 191W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJF 191W, 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 NJF 191W registered?

NJF 191W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is NJF 191W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJF 191W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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