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FMS 656S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

4,173 mi
Last recorded4,173 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMS 656S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 4,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 3,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 3,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 3,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 3,145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 2,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 2,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 1,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 1,200 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 952 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front brake disc slight damage

slight bind front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2007 952 miles

front brake disc slight damage

slight bind front brakes

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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FMS 656S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FMS 656S, 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 FMS 656S registered?

FMS 656S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 22 December 1977.

Is FMS 656S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMS 656S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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