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B359 PJC

1985 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,094 mi
Last recorded36,094 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD35024,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 PJC
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 36,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,454 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 35,391 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 34,584 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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B359 PJC is a 1985 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 24,911 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 B359 PJC, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B359 PJC registered?

B359 PJC is a 1985 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B359 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B359 PJC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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