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SBY 283R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,120 mi
Last recorded26,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 283R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 26,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 26,092 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,049 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 26,049 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 25,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 25,752 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 25,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,578 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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SBY 283R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SBY 283R, 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.

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How do I check the history of SBY 283R?

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What year was SBY 283R registered?

SBY 283R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is SBY 283R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBY 283R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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