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OBG 294S

1978 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,028 mi
Last recorded28,028 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 294S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 28,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 27,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,573 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 27,573 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

All tab washers not bent over.

Split pins missing from both wheel spindles.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2009 24,640 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

frount brake banjos anodised ali can corode and split

frount wheel spindel/spedo drive louse but not dangerous

handelbars slightley bent

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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OBG 294S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OBG 294S, 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

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What year was OBG 294S registered?

OBG 294S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is OBG 294S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBG 294S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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