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RLT 439R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,504 mi
Last recorded24,504 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLT 439R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 23,903 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,313 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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RLT 439R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RLT 439R, 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 RLT 439R?

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What year was RLT 439R registered?

RLT 439R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is RLT 439R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLT 439R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RLT 439R have outstanding finance?

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