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VDM 974R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,952 mi
Last recorded26,952 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 974R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 26,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 26,596 miles

Front Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,596 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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VDM 974R 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 60%.

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 VDM 974R, 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

How do I check the history of VDM 974R?

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What year was VDM 974R registered?

VDM 974R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is VDM 974R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDM 974R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VDM 974R have outstanding finance?

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