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FGC 217T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,850 mi
Last recorded16,850 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 217T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,797 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,925 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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FGC 217T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests 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 FGC 217T, 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 FGC 217T?

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What year was FGC 217T registered?

FGC 217T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is FGC 217T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGC 217T 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.

Does FGC 217T have outstanding finance?

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