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A35 GEL

1983 Yamaha RD350

Multi-colour Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,955 mi
Last recorded30,955 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD35020,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 GEL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,955 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,580 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 30,578 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,478 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 30,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2005

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD350?

Based on 22,191 MOT tests across 4,070 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
4,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 118
reflector on motorcycle missing 117
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 91
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 61
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A35 GEL is a 1983 Yamaha RD350 in Multi-colour with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,687 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 RD350 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A35 GEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD350 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A35 GEL registered?

A35 GEL is a 1983 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A35 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A35 GEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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