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JFL 502W

1981 Yamaha Rd 350

Yellow Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

262 mi
Last recorded262 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Rd 35024,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 502W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 350
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 83 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,669 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 32,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,012 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 350?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Direction indicators not working 5
Horn not working 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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JFL 502W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 350 in Yellow with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Rd 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 24,742 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 Rd 350 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFL 502W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Rd 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFL 502W registered?

JFL 502W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 350, first registered on 7 March 1981.

Is JFL 502W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFL 502W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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