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TRJ 998R

1977 Yamaha RD400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,130 mi
Last recorded8,130 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD40018,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 998R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 8,130 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 8,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 6,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 6,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,850 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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TRJ 998R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,996 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 TRJ 998R, 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 49 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 TRJ 998R?

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What year was TRJ 998R registered?

TRJ 998R is a 1977 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TRJ 998R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRJ 998R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TRJ 998R have outstanding finance?

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