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ALG 634W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,015 mi
Last recorded10,015 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 634W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 10,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 9,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 9,876 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 9,876 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

horn sound deteriorated

restricted movement front brakes

security tabs missing or not located on nsf & osf Discs

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,735 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 9,735 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,530 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 9,521 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 9,509 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,531 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 8,514 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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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ALG 634W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 24,562 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 ALG 634W, 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 45 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 ALG 634W registered?

ALG 634W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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