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MGR 354T

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,241 mi
Last recorded63,241 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGR 354T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 63,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2010 45,095 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,095 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 34,068 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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MGR 354T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MGR 354T, 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 MGR 354T registered?

MGR 354T is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is MGR 354T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGR 354T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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