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SFB 478S

1978 Yamaha RD200

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,857 mi
Last recorded17,857 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD20017,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 478S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD200
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 17,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,807 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,632 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 17,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,562 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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SFB 478S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200 in Yellow with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SFB 478S, 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 SFB 478S registered?

SFB 478S is a 1978 Yamaha RD200, first registered on 27 February 1978.

Is SFB 478S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFB 478S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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