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WDP 228S

1977 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,098 mi
Last recorded13,098 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 228S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,098 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 13,086 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,121 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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WDP 228S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDP 228S, 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 WDP 228S registered?

WDP 228S is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WDP 228S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 228S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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