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AAX 318T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,675 mi
Last recorded23,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAX 318T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,334 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 22,334 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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AAX 318T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 22,838 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 AAX 318T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAX 318T registered?

AAX 318T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is AAX 318T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAX 318T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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