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CYX 575V

1979 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,317 mi
Last recorded15,317 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYX 575V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 15,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,182 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 15,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 May 2007 15,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,663 miles

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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CYX 575V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CYX 575V, 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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How do I check the history of CYX 575V?

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What year was CYX 575V registered?

CYX 575V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CYX 575V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYX 575V 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.

Does CYX 575V have outstanding finance?

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