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UGR 799V

1980 Yamaha Rd 400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,083 mi
Last recorded16,083 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Rd 40016,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGR 799V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 16,083 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 15,999 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Oil leak

n/s footrest rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 15,935 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

n/s exhaust baffle loose

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,978 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 14,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 400?

Based on 641 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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UGR 799V is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Rd 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,041 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 Rd 400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGR 799V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Rd 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UGR 799V registered?

UGR 799V is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 400, first registered on 6 March 1980.

Is UGR 799V safe to buy?

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