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WTX 943T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

917 mi
Last recorded917 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTX 943T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 917 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 909 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

kickstart insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 810 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 810 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WTX 943T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WTX 943T, 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 WTX 943T?

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What year was WTX 943T registered?

WTX 943T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is WTX 943T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTX 943T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WTX 943T have outstanding finance?

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