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H517 YJD

1990 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,662 mi
Last recorded26,662 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha RD35023,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 YJD
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 26,662 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 26,319 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 26,318 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,191 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 26,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,426 miles

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

Throttle cable routed wrong side of fork

Pass 12 May 2018 25,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

nearside front brake hose slightly short, pulls tight on full fork extension

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,356 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,203 miles

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

Front tyre has slight cracking but ply cord not showing

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 20,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,373 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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H517 YJD is a 1990 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H517 YJD, 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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What year was H517 YJD registered?

H517 YJD is a 1990 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is H517 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H517 YJD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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