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WJB 393T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,918 mi
Last recorded20,918 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJB 393T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,554 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 20,462 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,852 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp pattern/image slightly deminished

Fail 15 Apr 2006 19,852 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp pattern/image slightly deminished

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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WJB 393T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJB 393T, 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

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What year was WJB 393T registered?

WJB 393T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WJB 393T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJB 393T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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