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WTJ 444W

1980 Yamaha Rd 400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,300 mi
Last recorded19,300 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Rd 40016,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTJ 444W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 18,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 17,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,735 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 16,735 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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WTJ 444W is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTJ 444W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTJ 444W registered?

WTJ 444W is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 400, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WTJ 444W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTJ 444W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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