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XFK 963S

1978 Yamaha RD400

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,441 mi
Last recorded15,441 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFK 963S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 15,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 15,159 miles

slight play in swinging arm bush

Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

kick start loose

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,065 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 14,954 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 14,954 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,865 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 14,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,713 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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XFK 963S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFK 963S, 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 XFK 963S registered?

XFK 963S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 8 April 1978.

Is XFK 963S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFK 963S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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