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B7 PVS

1985 Yamaha RD350

Yellow Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

640 mi
Last recorded640 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD35024,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PVS
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 28 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 3,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 1,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 1,364 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 1,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 22,603 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 22,603 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 22,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 21,839 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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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B7 PVS is a 1985 Yamaha RD350 in Yellow with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B7 PVS, 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 B7 PVS registered?

B7 PVS is a 1985 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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The MOT history for B7 PVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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