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E258 YAR

1987 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,210 mi
Last recorded20,210 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD35026,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE258 YAR
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 20,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 20,146 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,041 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 20,041 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 19,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 19,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,525 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 19,525 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,967 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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E258 YAR is a 1987 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E258 YAR, 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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What year was E258 YAR registered?

E258 YAR is a 1987 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E258 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E258 YAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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