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EJN 206T

1979 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,130 mi
Last recorded5,130 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 206T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 5,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 5,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 4,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 4,642 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 4,642 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 4,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 4,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,201 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 4,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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EJN 206T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJN 206T, 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 EJN 206T registered?

EJN 206T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 29 March 1979.

Is EJN 206T safe to buy?

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