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UPD 983S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,303 mi
Last recorded16,303 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPD 983S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 16,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 16,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,753 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 14,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2007 14,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,908 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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UPD 983S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPD 983S, 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 UPD 983S registered?

UPD 983S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 9 November 1977.

Is UPD 983S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPD 983S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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