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PKM 153W

1981 Yamaha Rd 350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,131 mi
Last recorded22,131 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Rd 35024,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKM 153W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 22,080 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 22,067 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 21,933 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 21,921 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 350?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Direction indicators not working 5
Horn not working 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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PKM 153W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 350 in Black 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 Rd 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 24,742 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 Rd 350 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKM 153W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Rd 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKM 153W registered?

PKM 153W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 350, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is PKM 153W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKM 153W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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