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OHU 946R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,833 mi
Last recorded30,833 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 946R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 29,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 25,877 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,799 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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OHU 946R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHU 946R, 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 OHU 946R?

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What year was OHU 946R registered?

OHU 946R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 16 May 1977.

Is OHU 946R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHU 946R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OHU 946R have outstanding finance?

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