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E429 EPL

1987 Yamaha RD350

Blue Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD35026,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 EPL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,569 miles

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

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 69,679 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 68,218 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,985 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 62,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 62,133 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush major play in shock link bushes resulting in excessive play at swing arm (5.3.2 (c))

Rear shock absorber bottom eye is cracked right through

Pass 4 May 2021 60,498 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,771 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,621 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

front tyre tread worn uneven.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,730 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,579 miles

offside handlebar bent

Pass 24 May 2011 52,551 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake caliper would benefit from a service

Pass 10 May 2010 50,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,816 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 48,806 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,794 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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E429 EPL is a 1987 Yamaha RD350 in Blue with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E429 EPL, 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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E429 EPL is a 1987 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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