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OBA 751P

1976 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,365 mi
Last recorded5,365 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD40020,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 751P
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 5,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 4,943 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 4,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,840 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,840 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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OBA 751P is a 1976 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 20,381 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 OBA 751P, 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 50 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 OBA 751P?

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What year was OBA 751P registered?

OBA 751P is a 1976 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBA 751P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 751P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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