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C453 ECV

1985 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD35024,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 ECV
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 20,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,713 miles

chain sounds rough around front sprocket

Fail 16 Oct 2012 20,712 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

chain sounds rough around front sprocket

Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,322 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 20,322 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,668 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 19,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 19,279 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,793 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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C453 ECV is a 1985 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C453 ECV, 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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What year was C453 ECV registered?

C453 ECV is a 1985 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C453 ECV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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