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VMY 42S

1978 Yamaha DT400

Black Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,266 mi
Last recorded12,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 42S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT400
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2007 12,266 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT400?

Based on 324 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
120
Miles/Year
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
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VMY 42S is a 1978 Yamaha DT400 in Black with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMY 42S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VMY 42S registered?

VMY 42S is a 1978 Yamaha DT400, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VMY 42S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 42S shows 1 test 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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