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NFC 968S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,558 mi
Last recorded27,558 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 968S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 27,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 27,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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NFC 968S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFC 968S, 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

How do I check the history of NFC 968S?

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What year was NFC 968S registered?

NFC 968S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 10 June 1977.

Is NFC 968S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 968S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFC 968S have outstanding finance?

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