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VDN 182V

1979 Yamaha RD400

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,783 mi
Last recorded39,783 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD40022,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDN 182V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,783 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 39,783 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,742 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 39,742 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,538 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,256 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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VDN 182V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400 in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VDN 182V, 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.

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What year was VDN 182V registered?

VDN 182V is a 1979 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is VDN 182V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDN 182V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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