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A798 FLY

1983 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

778 mi
Last recorded778 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD35020,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 FLY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 689 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2013 689 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 621 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 358 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2010 358 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jun 2010 349 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,174 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,169 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,113 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,108 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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A798 FLY is a 1983 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,687 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 A798 FLY, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A798 FLY is a 1983 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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