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PNC 7W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Yellow Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,394 mi
Last recorded42,394 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNC 7W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,822 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement partial play in swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 41,822 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tyre wallsseverely cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement partial play in swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,733 miles

rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 41,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,249 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,984 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,771 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,771 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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PNC 7W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Yellow with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PNC 7W, 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 PNC 7W registered?

PNC 7W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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