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STG 753S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 753S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2017 45,699 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Direction arrow wrong way around (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,570 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,231 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,132 miles

slight play in handlebar rubber mounts

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

slight play in handlebar rubber mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,816 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,930 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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STG 753S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STG 753S, 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 STG 753S registered?

STG 753S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is STG 753S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STG 753S 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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