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D499 EEH

1987 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,689 mi
Last recorded35,689 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD35026,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 EEH
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,689 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 35,678 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,542 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 35,542 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached fixing not locked off with locking nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,509 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear shock locking nut loose

Fail 21 Apr 2021 35,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear shock locking nut loose

Pass 7 May 2019 35,420 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 35,420 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2018 34,969 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear linkage loose

parking lamp works intermmitantly when handlebars turned

Fail 9 May 2018 34,966 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear linkage loose

parking lamp works intermmitantly when handlebars turned

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,877 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 34,877 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 34,874 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,874 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 34,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,385 miles

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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D499 EEH is a 1987 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 26,609 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 D499 EEH, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D499 EEH is a 1987 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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