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L498 LBH

1994 Yamaha RD350

White Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,862 mi
Last recorded18,862 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha RD35017,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 LBH
MakeYamaha
ModelRD350
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 18,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,798 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 18,726 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

battery flat

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,722 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,938 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 17,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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L498 LBH is a 1994 Yamaha RD350 in White with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L498 LBH, 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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What year was L498 LBH registered?

L498 LBH is a 1994 Yamaha RD350, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L498 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 LBH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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