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AKR 158T

1978 Yamaha RD200

Silver Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,839 mi
Last recorded4,839 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD20017,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKR 158T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,839 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 4,839 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,764 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oils leak from engine.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,442 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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AKR 158T is a 1978 Yamaha RD200 in Silver with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKR 158T, 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 AKR 158T registered?

AKR 158T is a 1978 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is AKR 158T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKR 158T 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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