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UEU 508T

1978 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,665 mi
Last recorded16,665 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEU 508T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,576 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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UEU 508T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 20,029 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 UEU 508T, 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 48 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 UEU 508T?

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What year was UEU 508T registered?

UEU 508T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is UEU 508T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEU 508T shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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