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VTJ 321V

1980 Yamaha RD200

Red Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD20019,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTJ 321V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,185 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 40,974 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,974 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD200?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 305 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
305
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 6
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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VTJ 321V is a 1980 Yamaha RD200 in Red with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 19,278 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 RD200 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTJ 321V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD200 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha RD200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTJ 321V registered?

VTJ 321V is a 1980 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 3 July 1980.

Is VTJ 321V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTJ 321V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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