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RDF 277W

1981 Yamaha SA50

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,657 mi
Last recorded2,657 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SA503,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDF 277W
MakeYamaha
ModelSA50
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 2,657 miles

Front and rear tyre perished but cords not exposed.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2015 2,657 miles

Front and rear tyre perished but cords not exposed.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 2,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 1,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 925 miles

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 788 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SA50?

Based on 410 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
102
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Direction indicators not working 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
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RDF 277W is a 1981 Yamaha SA50 in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SA50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 3,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha SA50 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDF 277W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SA50 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha SA50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDF 277W registered?

RDF 277W is a 1981 Yamaha SA50, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is RDF 277W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDF 277W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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