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FGJ 578T

1978 Yamaha Rd 400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,898 mi
Last recorded6,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd 40012,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 578T
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 6,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 6,711 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2017 6,455 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 6,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 6,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,435 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 4,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 4,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,885 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 400?

Based on 641 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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FGJ 578T is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 12,378 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 Rd 400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGJ 578T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGJ 578T registered?

FGJ 578T is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 400, first registered on 11 October 1978.

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The MOT history for FGJ 578T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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