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GDB 444V

1979 Yamaha RD400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,333 mi
Last recorded20,333 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDB 444V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre is perished and cracking on side walls

Fail 26 Mar 2021 20,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre is perished and cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,712 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,705 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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GDB 444V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Black 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 GDB 444V, 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 GDB 444V registered?

GDB 444V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is GDB 444V safe to buy?

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