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OLJ 854W

1981 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 854W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 30,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 30,437 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain dry

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid on low level

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber pin worn

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on nearside (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 30,437 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain dry

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid on low level

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber pin worn

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on nearside (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,244 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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OLJ 854W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLJ 854W, 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 OLJ 854W registered?

OLJ 854W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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