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F977 PRX

1989 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,241 mi
Last recorded38,241 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha RD35025,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 PRX
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,241 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,232 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slows when brake lamp applied (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 38,228 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 38,226 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,217 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 38,215 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,836 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight 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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F977 PRX is a 1989 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F977 PRX, 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 F977 PRX registered?

F977 PRX is a 1989 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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