CarVerify

Free Car Check

PMA 659V

1979 Yamaha RD400

Red Petrol 398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,613 mi
Last recorded26,613 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 659V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 26,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,870 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 23,629 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 22,932 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,251 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,056 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 18,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,472 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,108 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
Full Yamaha RD400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PMA 659V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PMA 659V, 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 PMA 659V?

You can check the full history of PMA 659V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PMA 659V registered?

PMA 659V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is PMA 659V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMA 659V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PMA 659V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PMA 659V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.