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OMX 654W

1981 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,283 mi
Last recorded26,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMX 654W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 26,140 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 25,965 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,932 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 25,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,851 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 24,475 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,561 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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OMX 654W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMX 654W, 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 OMX 654W registered?

OMX 654W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is OMX 654W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMX 654W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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