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SWU 440W

1981 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,359 mi
Last recorded67,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD35024,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWU 440W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 67,359 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 67,359 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 29 May 2010 65,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 60,405 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 60,399 miles

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 May 2008 60,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,677 miles

Slight bind on front brake

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,428 miles

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 26 May 2005 54,395 miles

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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SWU 440W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWU 440W, 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 SWU 440W registered?

SWU 440W is a 1981 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is SWU 440W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWU 440W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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