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E98 SKH

1987 Yamaha RD350

Silver Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

20,745 mi
Last recorded20,745 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD35026,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE98 SKH
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 20,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 20,706 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn Footbrake (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 18,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 16,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 16,151 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,541 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 38,518 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Centre stand mount insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,586 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,338 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,391 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 26,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 25,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,642 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 26,902 miles

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

centre stand becoming corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,902 miles

centre stand becoming corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,258 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,127 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 23,127 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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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E98 SKH is a 1987 Yamaha RD350 in Silver with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E98 SKH, 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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E98 SKH is a 1987 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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