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BBR 647W

1980 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,542 mi
Last recorded29,542 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBR 647W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,542 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 29,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,119 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 28,119 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,097 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,895 miles

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

no indicators fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2005 27,881 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

no indicators fitted

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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BBR 647W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 26,980 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 BBR 647W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBR 647W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 14 August 1980.

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