CarVerify

Free Car Check

L743 EFR

1993 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,987 mi
Last recorded28,987 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha RD35015,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 EFR
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,946 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,093 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,957 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

gearlinkage worn

rear brake lever has movement in pivot

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,379 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,340 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,845 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,774 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 14,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

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
Full Yamaha RD350 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L743 EFR is a 1993 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L743 EFR, 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

How do I check the history of L743 EFR?

You can check the full history of L743 EFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L743 EFR registered?

L743 EFR is a 1993 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L743 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L743 EFR 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.

Does L743 EFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L743 EFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.