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PYF 20R

1976 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,232 mi
Last recorded13,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD40020,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYF 20R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 13,232 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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PYF 20R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PYF 20R, 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 PYF 20R?

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What year was PYF 20R registered?

PYF 20R is a 1976 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 3 December 1976.

Is PYF 20R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYF 20R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYF 20R have outstanding finance?

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