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ARY 77T

1978 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,833 mi
Last recorded8,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 77T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 8,090 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,674 miles

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

tight spots in drive chain

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 5,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,055 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 3,055 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 1,967 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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ARY 77T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ARY 77T, 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 ARY 77T registered?

ARY 77T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is ARY 77T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARY 77T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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