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FGV 366T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,818 mi
Last recorded55,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 366T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,766 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 46,731 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,148 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,930 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 45,930 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 45,579 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 45,579 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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FGV 366T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FGV 366T, 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 FGV 366T registered?

FGV 366T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is FGV 366T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 366T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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