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F223 LOO

1988 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,936 mi
Last recorded28,936 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RD35025,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 LOO
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,936 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 28,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive rubbers have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,004 miles

Cush drive rubbers slightly worn

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

Rear sprocket slightly worn

Fail 18 Jun 2018 28,001 miles

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

Brake disc contaminated R/H/F - fork oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated L/H/F - contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Damper rod pitted & seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Cush drive rubbers have slight free play

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

Front tyre valve slightly perrished & split

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

Rear suspension bearings have slight up & down play

Steering operation slightly stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,731 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

various body work has damage

Fail 4 Oct 2014 27,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

various body work has damage

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,947 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 25,125 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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F223 LOO is a 1988 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F223 LOO, 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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F223 LOO is a 1988 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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