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EWJ 692V

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,531 mi
Last recorded12,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 692V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 12,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 12,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 10,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 8,554 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 7,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 7,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 7,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 6,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 5,238 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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EWJ 692V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EWJ 692V, 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 EWJ 692V?

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What year was EWJ 692V registered?

EWJ 692V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 30 November 1979.

Is EWJ 692V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWJ 692V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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