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BNF 625T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,379 mi
Last recorded16,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 625T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,379 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear tyre starting to perrish.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,344 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,887 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,887 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,711 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 15,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,435 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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BNF 625T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BNF 625T, 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 BNF 625T?

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What year was BNF 625T registered?

BNF 625T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 13 November 1978.

Is BNF 625T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 625T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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