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B170 MPY

1984 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,405 mi
Last recorded42,405 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD35023,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 MPY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,405 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,383 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,383 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,323 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,273 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 42,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,021 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 42,021 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 6 May 2005 41,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 41,696 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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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B170 MPY is a 1984 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,140 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 B170 MPY, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B170 MPY registered?

B170 MPY is a 1984 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 11 December 1984.

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