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H297 KAJ

1990 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,711 mi
Last recorded51,711 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Yamaha RD35023,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 KAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,135 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,098 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,908 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,895 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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H297 KAJ is a 1990 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H297 KAJ, 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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H297 KAJ is a 1990 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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