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TAH 459R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,005 mi
Last recorded25,005 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 459R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Apr 2009 25,005 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre pressure low

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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TAH 459R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TAH 459R, 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 TAH 459R registered?

TAH 459R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 11 May 1977.

Is TAH 459R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 459R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAH 459R have outstanding finance?

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