Jawa 350 D/l (1987)
1987 Jawa 350 D/l
CarHunch analysed 154 real MOT records for the 1987 Jawa 350 D/l. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1987 JAWA 350 D/L is fundamentally unreliable by modern standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 3.5% against the UK average of 80%—meaning nearly 97 in 100 fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 0.7%, so failures tend to be correctable rather than safety-critical.
These vehicles clock up modest mileage for their age (median 11,044 miles), suggesting many are cherished hobby bikes rather than hard-worked commuters, and the low failure and advisory counts per vehicle (0.06 and 0.1 respectively) indicate problems are straightforward when they do arise. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and expect to spend time with a mechanic sorting cosmetic and mechanical niggles—this isn't a buy-and-ride proposition.
What to check before buying a 1987 Jawa 350 D/l
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Jawa 350 D/l vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Jawa 350 D/l vehicles fall between 10,874 and 15,288 miles.
MOT History Averages
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