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WMA 514R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,923 mi
Last recorded28,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMA 514R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 28,302 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,734 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,211 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 22,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 May 2007 22,328 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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WMA 514R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue 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 WMA 514R, 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 WMA 514R registered?

WMA 514R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 May 1977.

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The MOT history for WMA 514R 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.

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