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JMM 977W

1980 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,817 mi
Last recorded24,817 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 977W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 24,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,994 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 23,390 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 23,383 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 17,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

left twist grip slightly loose

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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JMM 977W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JMM 977W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMM 977W registered?

JMM 977W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is JMM 977W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMM 977W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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