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PBC 310M

1974 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Yamaha RD35013,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBC 310M
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,832 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,832 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Securing pin missing (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,473 miles

Front brake pipe routing

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Tyre pressures low

Fail 8 Jun 2015 42,473 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front brake pipe routing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Tyre pressures low

Fail 10 Apr 2015 42,473 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Footrests mounted incrrectly

Front brake pipe routing

Play in rear sprocket cush drive

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Front & rear tyre pressures low

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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PBC 310M is a 1974 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1974 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 13,953 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 PBC 310M, 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 52 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PBC 310M is a 1974 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 4 February 1974.

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