1996 Yamaha RD350YPVS 0.3L Petrol · P263 CCJ

The Yamaha RD350YPVS presents as roadworthy based on the most recent DVSA test conducted on 5 September 2025 at 5,057 miles, where the examiner recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing consecutive clean passes in September 2023, August 2024 and September 2025. The single failure logged on 27 September 2014 at 4,986 miles carried no listed defects, pointing to an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light use for a 1996 vehicle. The odometer advanced from 4,986 miles at the September 2014 test to 5,015 miles by September 2023, a gain of just 29 miles across nine years. Subsequent annual tests show 5,055 miles in August 2024 and 5,057 miles in September 2025, confirming an average of roughly 169 miles per year over the machine's life. Such a sparse record with a multi-year gap implies prolonged storage rather than regular road use. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should physically verify components prone to deterioration through inactivity. The tester would not have flagged latent corrosion on structural frame members or seized suspension bushes if hidden by bodywork. We recommend scrutinising brake discs for pitting, calipers for binding after standing, and coil springs for fatigue. Exhaust emissions may read clean yet rubber seals and fuel lines degrade with age irrespective of mileage. Previous keepers appear to have preserved the vehicle under minimal running conditions, which limits wear on consumables but risks unseen mechanical stiffening. Inspect the chain and sprockets for rust, and confirm structural integrity around the swingarm pivot. The clean MOT lineage supports a favourable verdict, yet hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.