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HYL 284W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,314 mi
Last recorded16,314 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYL 284W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 16,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,116 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,901 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencers fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 15,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 15,127 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,557 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

No lights at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spindle too short that the nyloc of the nut does not fully touch the thread.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,983 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lights masked off at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spindle is too short. Locking device of nut not on the thread.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,961 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,778 miles

Chain guard missing

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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HYL 284W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HYL 284W, 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 HYL 284W registered?

HYL 284W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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The MOT history for HYL 284W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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