1981 YAMAHA RD350LC0.3L Petrol

The Yamaha RD350LC presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 9 May 2024 at 922 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests in May 2023 at 406 miles and January 2022 at 1 mile also passed cleanly. The single failure on 7 January 2022 at 1 mile carried no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the machine passed again the same day. Recorded mileage sits at 922 miles against a 1981 build, averaging roughly 20 miles per year. The jump from 1 mile in January 2022 to 406 miles by May 2023 and then 922 miles by May 2024 shows a recent spell of light but consistent use after long dormancy. The clean record across all tests means no wear-related advisories exist in the data, though the sparse history gives limited insight into component condition. A buyer should physically inspect the RD350LC for corrosion on the frame and cycle parts given its 45-year age and periods of standing. Check suspension linkages, fork seals, and brake calipers for stiffness or fluid degradation from inactivity. Tyres, though not flagged, will likely require renewal on age alone regardless of tread. Confirm the 7 January 2022 failure cause with DVSA paperwork, as the no-defect entry is irregular. Overall the MOT evidence implies careful, minimal use with no recurring mechanical faults, but in-person checks on rubber, brake lines, and structural integrity remain essential before purchase.