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ANV 233S

1978 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,546 mi
Last recorded28,546 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 233S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2022 28,546 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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ANV 233S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ANV 233S, 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 ANV 233S registered?

ANV 233S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is ANV 233S safe to buy?

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