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GRN 745W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,267 mi
Last recorded23,267 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRN 745W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 23,267 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,250 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,262 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,262 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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GRN 745W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GRN 745W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRN 745W registered?

GRN 745W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 3 March 1981.

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The MOT history for GRN 745W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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