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LJH 746W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,123 mi
Last recorded21,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 746W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,123 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber bushes have slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Sidestand locking nut missing from pivot bolt.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Bolt missing from engine casing, also retains clip for engine oil lines.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 21,123 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber bushes have slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Sidestand locking nut missing from pivot bolt.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Bolt missing from engine casing, also retains clip for engine oil lines.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,104 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 31 May 2014 21,096 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 21,096 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 18 May 2013 20,699 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,230 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 38,858 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,858 miles

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

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

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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LJH 746W 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 70%.

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 LJH 746W, 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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LJH 746W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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