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NNR 618W

1980 Yamaha RD400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,288 mi
Last recorded49,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD40020,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNR 618W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,688 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 48,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking left carburetor (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 48,667 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,300 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,181 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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NNR 618W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NNR 618W, 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 NNR 618W registered?

NNR 618W is a 1980 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 22 November 1980.

Is NNR 618W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNR 618W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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