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GYP 53W

1980 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,793 mi
Last recorded21,793 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 53W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,379 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 20,370 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 19,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,310 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

indicators not fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,254 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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GYP 53W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYP 53W, 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 GYP 53W registered?

GYP 53W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is GYP 53W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYP 53W shows 7 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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