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GON 855W

1980 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,191 mi
Last recorded9,191 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGON 855W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 9,191 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 9,191 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 9,169 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 9,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 9,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,026 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,900 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 24,900 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,579 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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GON 855W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GON 855W, 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 GON 855W registered?

GON 855W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 12 August 1980.

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