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JIJ 2642

1977 Yamaha RD400

Turquoise Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,500 mi
Last recorded11,500 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIJ 2642
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 11,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 11,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 11,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 11,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 10,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 10,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 10,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 10,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 10,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 10,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 10,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,331 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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JIJ 2642 is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Turquoise with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 JIJ 2642, 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 JIJ 2642 registered?

JIJ 2642 is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is JIJ 2642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIJ 2642 shows 13 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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