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B9 YAM

1985 Yamaha RD350LC

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,875 mi
Last recorded2,875 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD350LC11,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350LC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 2,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 2,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 2,007 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 1,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 1,404 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 1,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 1,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 909 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD350LC?

Based on 1,951 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
181
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Horn not working 8
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B9 YAM is a 1985 Yamaha RD350LC in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD350LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 11,101 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 RD350LC fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD350LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha RD350LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 YAM registered?

B9 YAM is a 1985 Yamaha RD350LC, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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