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DRY 390T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,344 mi
Last recorded25,344 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 390T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,565 miles

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

swinging arm bushes have slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,466 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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DRY 390T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DRY 390T, 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

How do I check the history of DRY 390T?

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What year was DRY 390T registered?

DRY 390T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is DRY 390T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRY 390T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRY 390T have outstanding finance?

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