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DTL 912T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

381 mi
Last recorded381 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTL 912T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 117 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

kill switch inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 95 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 76 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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DTL 912T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DTL 912T, 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 DTL 912T?

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What year was DTL 912T registered?

DTL 912T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is DTL 912T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTL 912T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTL 912T have outstanding finance?

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