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VGM 34S

1978 Yamaha RD400

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,448 mi
Last recorded25,448 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGM 34S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,448 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 25,448 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 25,429 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 25,429 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,401 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 25,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,257 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,448 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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VGM 34S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 20,029 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 VGM 34S, 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 48 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 VGM 34S?

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What year was VGM 34S registered?

VGM 34S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is VGM 34S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGM 34S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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