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PGV 238R

1976 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,150 mi
Last recorded19,150 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD40020,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 238R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,148 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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PGV 238R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PGV 238R, 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 PGV 238R?

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What year was PGV 238R registered?

PGV 238R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 17 August 1976.

Is PGV 238R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGV 238R shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGV 238R have outstanding finance?

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