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RKN 7R

1996 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,777 mi
Last recorded16,777 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT35013,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 7R
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 16,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 16,396 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 16,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 16,122 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 15,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 15,792 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 15,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 15,182 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 15,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 14,322 miles

horn button loose

Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,266 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 14,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,985 miles

battery low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,746 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,106 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,916 miles

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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RKN 7R is a 1996 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 13,742 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 RKN 7R, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RKN 7R registered?

RKN 7R is a 1996 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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