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FFR 353W

1981 Yamaha RD200

Red Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,918 mi
Last recorded15,918 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD20014,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 353W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,480 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 15,480 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 15,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,099 miles

Front tyre sidewalls slightly perished,

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 15,090 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre sidewalls slightly perished,

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 15,082 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front brake caliper broken bleed nipple, brakes feel good.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,082 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake caliper broken bleed nipple, brakes feel good.

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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FFR 353W is a 1981 Yamaha RD200 in Red with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 14,880 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 FFR 353W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha RD200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFR 353W registered?

FFR 353W is a 1981 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 27 January 1981.

Is FFR 353W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 353W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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