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L116 UWV

1994 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,152 mi
Last recorded52,152 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha RD35017,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 UWV
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 52,152 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 51,648 miles

light cracking in rear tyre side wall

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,562 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,853 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 50,853 miles

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,008 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,008 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 46,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,584 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2005 45,155 miles

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

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

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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L116 UWV is a 1994 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha RD350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,938 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 L116 UWV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha RD350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L116 UWV is a 1994 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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