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JRD 951W

1981 Yamaha Rd

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,735 mi
Last recorded26,735 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Rd26,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 951W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2013 26,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 May 2012 26,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 26,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd?

Based on 2,514 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Horn not working 12
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JRD 951W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 26,652 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRD 951W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRD 951W registered?

JRD 951W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is JRD 951W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRD 951W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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