Yamaha Rd350
MotorcycleFrom 914 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 96.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rd350s tested had between 16,905 and 29,301 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,143 median miles, the Rd350 has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Rd350 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Rd350 has a 93.8% MOT pass rate based on 914 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Rd350?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Rd350 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Rd350 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Rd350 is 21,143 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,905 and 29,301 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.