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KWG 46W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,729 mi
Last recorded42,729 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWG 46W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,729 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 42,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 38,826 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 23,869 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,960 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,001 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 27,481 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 23,540 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,540 miles

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

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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KWG 46W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KWG 46W, 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 KWG 46W registered?

KWG 46W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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