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LED 551W

1980 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,717 mi
Last recorded15,717 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLED 551W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,180 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 15,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 13,901 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 13,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,748 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 12,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 12,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,903 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,461 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,151 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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LED 551W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 26,980 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 LED 551W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LED 551W registered?

LED 551W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is LED 551W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LED 551W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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