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AHP 175S

1978 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,498 mi
Last recorded44,498 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 175S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2006 44,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD400?

Based on 3,222 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Horn not working 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 9
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AHP 175S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 20,029 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 RD400 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHP 175S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha RD400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHP 175S?

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What year was AHP 175S registered?

AHP 175S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 5 July 1978.

Is AHP 175S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHP 175S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHP 175S have outstanding finance?

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