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KWG 47W

1981 Yamaha Rd 350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,158 mi
Last recorded27,158 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Rd 35024,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWG 47W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,158 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,011 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 26,547 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 26,546 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,009 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 25,009 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,902 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,688 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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KWG 47W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWG 47W, 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 KWG 47W registered?

KWG 47W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 350, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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