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XWE 860T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,900 mi
Last recorded30,900 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWE 860T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 30,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 30,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,061 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 27,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2009 24,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,937 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,424 miles

horn poor

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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XWE 860T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 XWE 860T, 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 XWE 860T?

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What year was XWE 860T registered?

XWE 860T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XWE 860T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWE 860T shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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