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BFW 423X

1981 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,875 mi
Last recorded53,875 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 423X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 53,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,242 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,536 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 51,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,441 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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BFW 423X is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BFW 423X, 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.

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What year was BFW 423X registered?

BFW 423X is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 21 November 1981.

Is BFW 423X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 423X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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