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KEW 493W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,175 mi
Last recorded34,175 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEW 493W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 34,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,567 miles

Inner Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 33,561 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Inner Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Inner Rear Lower Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Inner Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Outer Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Inner Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,898 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,898 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,665 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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KEW 493W is a 1981 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 1981 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 24,562 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 KEW 493W, 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 KEW 493W registered?

KEW 493W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 30 July 1981.

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