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RVL 495W

1980 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,330 mi
Last recorded44,330 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVL 495W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,330 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corrded but feels solid powder coating split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,086 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 43,801 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,161 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 42,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,235 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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RVL 495W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 26,980 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 RVL 495W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RVL 495W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 23 August 1980.

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