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F355 KNU

1989 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,760 mi
Last recorded26,760 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha RD35025,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 KNU
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 26,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 26,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,495 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 24,490 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,193 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,671 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,671 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (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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F355 KNU is a 1989 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 25,032 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 F355 KNU, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F355 KNU registered?

F355 KNU is a 1989 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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