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G877 JWY

1989 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,863 mi
Last recorded22,863 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha RD35025,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 JWY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 22,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 22,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 22,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 22,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,505 miles

rear sprocket fixing non standard too close to swinging arm

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake line chafthing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 22,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements paint bolts fixing (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake line chafthing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear sprocket fixing non standard too close to swinging arm

Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2013 19,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,371 miles

little reserve free play in all brake hoses

slight play in rear lower shock linkage

Fail 21 Aug 2010 17,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,901 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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G877 JWY 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 75%.

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 G877 JWY, 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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G877 JWY is a 1989 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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