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AKR 517Y

1982 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,637 mi
Last recorded35,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD35025,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKR 517Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 35,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,685 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,447 miles

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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AKR 517Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 25,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKR 517Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKR 517Y registered?

AKR 517Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is AKR 517Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKR 517Y shows 9 tests 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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