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NNU 317W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,228 mi
Last recorded32,228 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNU 317W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 32,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,972 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 31,598 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 31,370 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,167 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,987 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 27,967 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 27,945 miles

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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NNU 317W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NNU 317W, 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 NNU 317W registered?

NNU 317W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is NNU 317W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNU 317W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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