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FUT 893V

1979 Yamaha Rd

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,519 mi
Last recorded27,519 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Rd19,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUT 893V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 27,519 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,519 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose Needs Adjusting (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain is worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy Noisey (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Noisey (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,519 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose Needs Adjusting (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain is worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy Noisey (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Noisey (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 27,079 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,420 miles

brake pads on rear are worn uneven keep check on them.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

brake pads on rear are worn uneven keep check on them.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brakes slightly noisy in operation

oil warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brakes slightly noisy in operation

oil warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 23,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 23,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2007 23,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2006 22,951 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd?

Based on 2,514 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Horn not working 12
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FUT 893V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,347 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 Rd fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FUT 893V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FUT 893V registered?

FUT 893V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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