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AYW 428T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,388 mi
Last recorded47,388 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYW 428T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,160 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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AYW 428T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYW 428T, 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 AYW 428T registered?

AYW 428T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 26 May 1979.

Is AYW 428T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYW 428T shows 3 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.

Does AYW 428T have outstanding finance?

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