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D789 OYC

1987 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,426 mi
Last recorded31,426 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD35026,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 OYC
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 31,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 31,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock linkage to frame pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,844 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 30,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,961 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 29,932 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,363 miles

Nearside Fork tube has some marking.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 29,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Fork tube has some marking.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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D789 OYC is a 1987 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D789 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D789 OYC registered?

D789 OYC is a 1987 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 30 March 1987.

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