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NEL 531W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,458 mi
Last recorded1,458 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 531W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 1,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front and rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls but cord not visible

Fail 20 Apr 2019 1,448 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative No damping on front forks (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front and rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls but cord not visible

Pass 24 Mar 2017 890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front and rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls but cord not visible

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 890 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear Sprocket retaining nut missing.. (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front and rear tyre sidewalls have cracks and are perished but cord not showing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 169 miles

Both tyres perished/cracked but not excessive

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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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NEL 531W 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 66.7%.

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 NEL 531W, 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 NEL 531W registered?

NEL 531W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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