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FAA 28W

1980 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,195 mi
Last recorded23,195 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 28W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 23,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2016 23,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,909 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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FAA 28W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FAA 28W, 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 FAA 28W registered?

FAA 28W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is FAA 28W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 28W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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