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TNK 669W

1981 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,403 mi
Last recorded18,403 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD40014,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 669W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 18,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 18,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,932 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 16,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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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TNK 669W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNK 669W, 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

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What year was TNK 669W registered?

TNK 669W is a 1981 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is TNK 669W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNK 669W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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