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YAW 108S

1978 Yamaha DT400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,153 mi
Last recorded12,153 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 108S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT400
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 12,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 12,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,073 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,070 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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YAW 108S is a 1978 Yamaha DT400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAW 108S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAW 108S?

You can check the full history of YAW 108S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YAW 108S registered?

YAW 108S is a 1978 Yamaha DT400, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YAW 108S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAW 108S shows 4 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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