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E120 HSC

1988 Yamaha RD350

Black Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,020 mi
Last recorded27,020 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RD35025,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 HSC
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 27,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 26,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 25,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,561 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,082 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 24,082 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,613 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 20,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,887 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 18,209 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,505 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 16,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 16,201 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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E120 HSC is a 1988 Yamaha RD350 in Black with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 25,199 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 E120 HSC, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E120 HSC registered?

E120 HSC is a 1988 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E120 HSC safe to buy?

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