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WPJ 116S

1978 Yamaha Rd

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,864 mi
Last recorded17,864 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd18,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 116S
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 17,864 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 17,647 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 17,647 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,646 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd?

Based on 2,514 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Horn not working 12
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WPJ 116S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 18,570 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPJ 116S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPJ 116S registered?

WPJ 116S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is WPJ 116S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPJ 116S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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