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AJU 642T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,616 mi
Last recorded36,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJU 642T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 36,156 miles

Chain guard insecure rear screw loose (6.2.1c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride steady bar on rear brake caliper split pin missing (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 36,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad (3.2.A1f(i))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride bolt loose in chain guard (6.2.1h)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,575 miles

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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AJU 642T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJU 642T, 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.

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What year was AJU 642T registered?

AJU 642T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is AJU 642T safe to buy?

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