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RFX 450W

1981 Yamaha RD200

Blue Petrol 195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,695 mi
Last recorded19,695 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD20014,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 450W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine195cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 19,695 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 19,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 19,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 19,472 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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RFX 450W is a 1981 Yamaha RD200 in Blue with a 195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFX 450W, 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 RFX 450W registered?

RFX 450W is a 1981 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFX 450W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 450W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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