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WFX 332S

1978 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,360 mi
Last recorded25,360 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 332S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 25,140 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s lower shock bushing perishing and coming apart

Fail 11 Jun 2022 25,133 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s lower shock bushing perishing and coming apart

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 24,549 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,490 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 23,349 miles

front brake slightly spongy

horn poor

Fail 7 May 2009 23,349 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2007 23,116 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

poor headlamp beam pattern †rear indicators poorly mounted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,107 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 23,107 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 22,800 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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WFX 332S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFX 332S, 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.

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What year was WFX 332S registered?

WFX 332S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is WFX 332S safe to buy?

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