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UCA 487R

1977 Yamaha Rd

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,363 mi
Last recorded22,363 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha Rd24,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 487R
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 22,363 miles

Brake pedal very short

Very slight movement in rear wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,350 miles

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

Throttle slow return

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 22,294 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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UCA 487R is a 1977 Yamaha Rd in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 24,349 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 UCA 487R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCA 487R registered?

UCA 487R is a 1977 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 25 January 1977.

Is UCA 487R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCA 487R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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