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ERM 789V

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,129 mi
Last recorded16,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERM 789V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,129 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,071 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,043 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 16,043 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp stop flashing when engine rev'sd up (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 16,029 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,029 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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ERM 789V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERM 789V, 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 ERM 789V registered?

ERM 789V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is ERM 789V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERM 789V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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