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PBY 560R

1976 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,975 mi
Last recorded21,975 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD40020,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 560R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,792 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,693 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

front headlamp park light comes on when brake applide

rear wheel slight stiff to rotate

Pass 11 May 2012 21,575 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2011 21,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,353 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 21,292 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2008 21,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering preload slightly high?

Very slight bind to rear brake

Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering preload slightly high?

Very slight bind to rear brake

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,789 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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PBY 560R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBY 560R, 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 PBY 560R?

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What year was PBY 560R registered?

PBY 560R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is PBY 560R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 560R shows 14 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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