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VKJ 454S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,041 mi
Last recorded19,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKJ 454S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 19,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,063 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 18,063 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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VKJ 454S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VKJ 454S, 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 VKJ 454S registered?

VKJ 454S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is VKJ 454S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKJ 454S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKJ 454S have outstanding finance?

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