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YKU 549T

1978 Yamaha RD400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,669 mi
Last recorded22,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD40020,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKU 549T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD400
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 21,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 20,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 20,536 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 19,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,004 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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YKU 549T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YKU 549T, 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

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What year was YKU 549T registered?

YKU 549T is a 1978 Yamaha RD400, first registered on 21 December 1978.

Is YKU 549T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKU 549T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKU 549T have outstanding finance?

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