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PDA 939R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,529 mi
Last recorded21,529 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 939R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,529 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 21,480 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,480 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 19,548 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,905 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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PDA 939R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PDA 939R, 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 PDA 939R registered?

PDA 939R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 15 April 1977.

Is PDA 939R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 939R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDA 939R have outstanding finance?

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