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B272 ABW

1985 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,442 mi
Last recorded21,442 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD35024,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB272 ABW
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,442 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 21,442 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,564 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Aug 2015 19,564 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jan 2009 19,440 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 19,440 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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B272 ABW is a 1985 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 24,911 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 B272 ABW, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B272 ABW is a 1985 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 13 May 1985.

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