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R796 OCJ

1997 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,605 mi
Last recorded15,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT35021,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 OCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,107 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,007 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT350?

Based on 6,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
251
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Horn not working 47
Direction indicators not working 42
Headlamp aim too high 42
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R796 OCJ is a 1997 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT350 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R796 OCJ registered?

R796 OCJ is a 1997 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R796 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 OCJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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