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WBU 420S

1978 Yamaha Rd 400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,353 mi
Last recorded10,353 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd 40012,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBU 420S
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2017 10,353 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2016 10,286 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Front brake lever beginning to seize

Fuel line (tap to carb) slightly short

Rear brake hose close to rear disc - but not rubbing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 10,122 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 400?

Based on 641 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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WBU 420S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 12,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Rd 400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBU 420S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBU 420S registered?

WBU 420S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 400, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WBU 420S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBU 420S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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