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G956 TEW

1990 Yamaha RD350

Yellow Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,930 mi
Last recorded21,930 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha RD35023,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG956 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,930 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 21,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024
Pass 6 May 2017 21,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear disc corroded (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 May 2017 21,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear disc corroded (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 21,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 21,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,058 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 May 2012 21,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,039 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 20,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,519 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,474 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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G956 TEW is a 1990 Yamaha RD350 in Yellow with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,054 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 G956 TEW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G956 TEW is a 1990 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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