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K655 HSS

1993 Yamaha RD350

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,137 mi
Last recorded13,137 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha RD35015,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 HSS
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 13,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 12,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 11,845 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 11,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 11,029 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

offside exhaust loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,484 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 10,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,225 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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K655 HSS is a 1993 Yamaha RD350 in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 15,593 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 K655 HSS, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K655 HSS registered?

K655 HSS is a 1993 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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