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XHH 740S

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Other 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,871 mi
Last recorded24,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHH 740S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 24,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,213 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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XHH 740S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHH 740S, 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 XHH 740S?

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What year was XHH 740S registered?

XHH 740S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is XHH 740S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHH 740S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHH 740S have outstanding finance?

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