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FVW 559Y

1982 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,357 mi
Last recorded2,357 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD35025,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 559Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 2,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 2,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 2,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 2,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre slightly contaminated

slight oil leak offside

Fail 27 Sep 2018 2,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre slightly contaminated

slight oil leak offside

Pass 28 Jun 2017 2,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 1,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 1,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 1,791 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 1,656 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 1,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,328 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 1,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 1,089 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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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FVW 559Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 25,520 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 FVW 559Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVW 559Y registered?

FVW 559Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 25 November 1982.

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The MOT history for FVW 559Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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