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HWW 109T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,390 mi
Last recorded33,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWW 109T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,388 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,388 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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HWW 109T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWW 109T, 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 HWW 109T?

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What year was HWW 109T registered?

HWW 109T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HWW 109T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWW 109T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HWW 109T have outstanding finance?

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