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SGB 553W

1980 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,805 mi
Last recorded20,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD35026,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGB 553W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 20,805 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 20,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,400 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 20,400 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SGB 553W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SGB 553W, 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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What year was SGB 553W registered?

SGB 553W is a 1980 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 25 September 1980.

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