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GNL 296W

1981 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,454 mi
Last recorded12,454 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNL 296W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 12,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,161 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 12,161 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working of o/s/f brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 11,094 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 10,359 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket cush rubbers slight movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 6,380 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 3,582 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57 miles
Pass 3 May 2011

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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GNL 296W is a 1981 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 1981 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 24,562 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 GNL 296W, 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 GNL 296W registered?

GNL 296W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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