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C54 CRU

1996 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,409 mi
Last recorded26,409 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC54 CRU
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 26,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 25,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 25,672 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 25,151 miles

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,145 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 24,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2009 24,649 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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C54 CRU is a 1996 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C54 CRU, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of C54 CRU?

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What year was C54 CRU registered?

C54 CRU is a 1996 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is C54 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C54 CRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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