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ECW 87W

1980 Yamaha RD350

Yellow Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,759 mi
Last recorded30,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 87W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,759 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre has light cracking to sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,751 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre has light cracking to sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,751 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 28,751 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,128 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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ECW 87W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in Yellow with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ECW 87W, 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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How do I check the history of ECW 87W?

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What year was ECW 87W registered?

ECW 87W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is ECW 87W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECW 87W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECW 87W have outstanding finance?

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