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XCF 668T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 668T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 3 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Single line format. (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,026 miles

Front forks very soft

Fail 2 Aug 2016 21,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front forks very soft

Slight bind,front brake

Pass 18 May 2013 20,985 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,916 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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XCF 668T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XCF 668T, 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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How do I check the history of XCF 668T?

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What year was XCF 668T registered?

XCF 668T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is XCF 668T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCF 668T shows 6 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.

Does XCF 668T have outstanding finance?

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