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APU 298S

1978 Yamaha RD200

Silver Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,679 mi
Last recorded19,679 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD20017,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 298S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,679 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 19,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 19,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,876 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,161 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2010 18,132 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

front tyre starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,890 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 17,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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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APU 298S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200 in Silver with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 APU 298S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APU 298S registered?

APU 298S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is APU 298S safe to buy?

The MOT history for APU 298S shows 12 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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