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WRW 862S

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,452 mi
Last recorded19,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRW 862S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,452 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 11 May 2013 19,159 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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)

Fail 4 May 2013 19,157 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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)

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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WRW 862S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WRW 862S, 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

How do I check the history of WRW 862S?

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What year was WRW 862S registered?

WRW 862S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WRW 862S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRW 862S shows 3 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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