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FBW 234S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,104 mi
Last recorded15,104 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 234S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2017 15,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,045 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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FBW 234S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,996 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 FBW 234S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha RD400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBW 234S registered?

FBW 234S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is FBW 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBW 234S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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