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CEY 243W

1981 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,106 mi
Last recorded26,106 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 243W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,106 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 26,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 26,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 26,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 25,992 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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CEY 243W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 350cc 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 CEY 243W, 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 CEY 243W registered?

CEY 243W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CEY 243W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEY 243W 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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