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Yamaha Rd350 (1990)

186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

1990 Yamaha Rd350

CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 1990 Yamaha Rd350. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 7.7% above UK average
87.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,994
typical mileage
15,908–30,303 middle half
6.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.85
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1990 Yamaha Rd350

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 1990 Yamaha Rd350 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.

15,908
low mileage
22,994
typical
30,303
high mileage

Half of all 1990 Yamaha Rd350 vehicles fall between 15,908 and 30,303 miles.

1990 Yamaha Rd350 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

51 56 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.85
Avg failures per vehicle
2.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Yamaha Rd350

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 11.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 10.3%
    Steering headbearing has slight free play
  • 10.3%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 9.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 9.4%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 8.3%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 7.7%
    Rear suspension bush has slight free play
  • 7.7%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.

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