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HWR 499T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,864 mi
Last recorded8,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 499T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2019 8,864 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 8,860 miles

Battery Flat at time of Test

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,928 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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HWR 499T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 HWR 499T, 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 HWR 499T registered?

HWR 499T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HWR 499T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 499T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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