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C401 UPL

1986 Yamaha Rd 350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,143 mi
Last recorded65,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Rd 35046,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 UPL
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 350
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,143 miles

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Slight play in head bearings

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,946 miles

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

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,791 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 62,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 62,775 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,304 miles

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

front brake lever movement feels slightly notchy when applying brake

front tyre, dated 30/2005 is showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,235 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,950 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 58,004 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,004 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 56,274 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 51,705 miles

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

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 350?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Direction indicators not working 5
Horn not working 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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C401 UPL is a 1986 Yamaha Rd 350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Rd 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 Rd 350 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C401 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha Rd 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C401 UPL registered?

C401 UPL is a 1986 Yamaha Rd 350, first registered on 25 June 1986.

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