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PKO 841W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKO 841W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,730 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 27,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 25,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 23,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,002 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 36,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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PKO 841W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKO 841W, 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 PKO 841W registered?

PKO 841W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is PKO 841W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKO 841W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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