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TJW 409S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,325 mi
Last recorded33,325 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 409S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 33,325 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 32,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,459 miles

Alloy brake hose end fittings not recomended for road use.

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,937 miles

alloy hose unions as fitted to front and rear brake hoses are not suitable for road use

Fail 19 Apr 2008 30,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

alloy hose unions as fitted to front and rear brake hoses are not suitable for road use

Pass 16 Jul 2005 30,271 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 30,237 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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TJW 409S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TJW 409S, 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 TJW 409S registered?

TJW 409S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is TJW 409S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJW 409S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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