CarVerify

Free Car Check

C491 GMF

1986 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,611 mi
Last recorded32,611 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD35026,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 GMF
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,611 miles

Front Fork dust seals in poor condition.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 32,611 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested Pads breaking up. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake component insecure Brake pad delaminating/breaking up. (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fork dust seals in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,014 miles

Front Brake pads starting to deteriorate.

Front fork dust seals corroded.

Pass 23 May 2023 31,613 miles

Front fork dust seals corroded.

Pass 19 May 2022 30,849 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 30,849 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 30,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 29,390 miles

Front tyre slightly perished.

Handlebar deformed but serviceable l/h bar slightly bent. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Mainstand mounting bolt loose.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,433 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel switch (7.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,380 miles

advise slight play in rear suspension

Fail 22 May 2013 27,370 miles

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

advise rear brake slightly binding

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
Full Yamaha RD350 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C491 GMF is a 1986 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 26,509 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 C491 GMF, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C491 GMF?

You can check the full history of C491 GMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C491 GMF registered?

C491 GMF is a 1986 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C491 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C491 GMF shows 12 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.

Does C491 GMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C491 GMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.