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CWS 179W

1980 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWS 179W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 43,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,833 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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CWS 179W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWS 179W, 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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What year was CWS 179W registered?

CWS 179W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is CWS 179W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWS 179W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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