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BOL 120T

1979 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,019 mi
Last recorded18,019 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 120T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 18,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 17,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 17,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 17,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 16,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 12,404 miles

Battery Insecure

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 May 2014 12,396 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Battery Insecure

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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BOL 120T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BOL 120T, 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 BOL 120T registered?

BOL 120T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BOL 120T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOL 120T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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