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ADY 956V

1979 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,512 mi
Last recorded25,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 956V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 25,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 25,249 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre perished in sidewalls not exposing cords

rear tyre perished in sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 24,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,073 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

both tyres badly cracked and vperished on both sidewalls

headlamp bulb cloudy

Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,843 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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ADY 956V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ADY 956V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADY 956V registered?

ADY 956V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is ADY 956V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 956V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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