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YMJ 43S

1978 Yamaha RD200

Silver Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,548 mi
Last recorded15,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD20017,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 43S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,548 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,537 miles

Slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,385 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,360 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 18,360 miles

Centre Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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YMJ 43S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200 in Silver with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 17,836 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 YMJ 43S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha RD200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YMJ 43S registered?

YMJ 43S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 13 April 1978.

Is YMJ 43S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMJ 43S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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