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PVD 596R

1976 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,166 mi
Last recorded24,166 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD40020,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVD 596R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,694 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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PVD 596R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 399cc 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 PVD 596R, 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 PVD 596R?

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What year was PVD 596R registered?

PVD 596R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 21 September 1976.

Is PVD 596R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVD 596R 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 PVD 596R have outstanding finance?

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