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E966 WCL

1988 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,286 mi
Last recorded45,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RD35025,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE966 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,286 miles

Nearside Rear Sprocket Cush Drive Rubbers Worn

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,139 miles

Front brake spongy feel with long travel but not to excess

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,115 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 44,115 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,967 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 43,967 miles

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected right hand clipon bar bent (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,030 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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E966 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E966 WCL, 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 E966 WCL registered?

E966 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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