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E696 UNX

1988 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,589 mi
Last recorded39,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RD35025,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 UNX
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 39,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,445 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 39,445 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,258 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 39,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 39,186 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension exhaust bracket bolt hitting swinging arm (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,657 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,725 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,285 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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E696 UNX is a 1988 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 25,199 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 E696 UNX, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E696 UNX registered?

E696 UNX is a 1988 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 6 July 1988.

Is E696 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E696 UNX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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