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B753 HUY

1985 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,781 mi
Last recorded15,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD35024,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB753 HUY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 15,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 15,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 15,653 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 15,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,202 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,950 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored

rear brake lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,396 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 14,380 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 14,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,883 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,285 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 13,285 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 30 May 2009 13,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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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B753 HUY is a 1985 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B753 HUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B753 HUY registered?

B753 HUY is a 1985 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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