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DGU 537T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,345 mi
Last recorded28,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGU 537T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 28,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,875 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,854 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,831 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Jul 2009 27,456 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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DGU 537T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DGU 537T, 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 DGU 537T registered?

DGU 537T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is DGU 537T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGU 537T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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