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BUY 53W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 53W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,725 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 29,724 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,619 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,619 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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BUY 53W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BUY 53W, 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 BUY 53W registered?

BUY 53W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is BUY 53W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 53W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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