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DDV 267T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,354 mi
Last recorded34,354 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDV 267T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 33,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,019 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,716 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,239 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,029 miles

slight bind rear brake.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,996 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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DDV 267T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DDV 267T, 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 DDV 267T registered?

DDV 267T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 26 March 1979.

Is DDV 267T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDV 267T shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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