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XWW 530S

1978 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,766 mi
Last recorded24,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
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

RegistrationXWW 530S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,766 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,752 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2010 23,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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XWW 530S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in White 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 XWW 530S, 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 XWW 530S?

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What year was XWW 530S registered?

XWW 530S is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is XWW 530S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWW 530S 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.

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