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F900 YAH

1988 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,620 mi
Last recorded19,620 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RD35025,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 YAH
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 19,533 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage buses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear badly cracking, but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 19,238 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 19,238 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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 30 May 2017 18,999 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 18,999 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 18,978 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,978 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,963 miles

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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F900 YAH is a 1988 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F900 YAH, 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 F900 YAH registered?

F900 YAH is a 1988 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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