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LCW 836W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,342 mi
Last recorded26,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 836W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,342 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,342 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

exhaust damaged

n/s & o/s strut top corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,321 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

foot rests loose

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks corroded

seat loose

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,839 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in swing arm bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,839 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in swing arm bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,899 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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LCW 836W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LCW 836W, 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 LCW 836W registered?

LCW 836W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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