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C984 VBY

1986 Yamaha XT

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,835 mi
Last recorded41,835 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC984 VBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,835 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,226 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 38,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,282 miles

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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C984 VBY is a 1986 Yamaha XT in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C984 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C984 VBY registered?

C984 VBY is a 1986 Yamaha XT, first registered on 29 July 1986.

Is C984 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C984 VBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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