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HBJ 103V

1979 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,821 mi
Last recorded24,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2005
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBJ 103V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2005 24,821 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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HBJ 103V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBJ 103V, 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 HBJ 103V registered?

HBJ 103V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HBJ 103V safe to buy?

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