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BGJ 385S

1978 Yamaha RD200

Blue Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,450 mi
Last recorded18,450 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD20017,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 385S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,420 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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BGJ 385S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200 in Blue with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGJ 385S, 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 BGJ 385S registered?

BGJ 385S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BGJ 385S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGJ 385S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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