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MNT 939W

1981 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,903 mi
Last recorded47,903 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNT 939W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 47,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 46,844 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 46,844 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 44,915 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 42,688 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 41,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 38,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2013 38,158 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 May 2013 38,157 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,293 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,622 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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MNT 939W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MNT 939W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MNT 939W registered?

MNT 939W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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