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UAB 19R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,314 mi
Last recorded15,314 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 19R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,314 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake both front and rear (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 15,188 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,064 miles

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

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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UAB 19R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAB 19R, 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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What year was UAB 19R registered?

UAB 19R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 30 May 1977.

Is UAB 19R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAB 19R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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