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OCA 124V

1979 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,969 mi
Last recorded29,969 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCA 124V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 1 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 May 2012 1 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18 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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OCA 124V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCA 124V, 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 OCA 124V?

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What year was OCA 124V registered?

OCA 124V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is OCA 124V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCA 124V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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