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D304 YHK

1996 Yamaha XT225

Green Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,485 mi
Last recorded18,485 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 YHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 18,485 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,246 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,120 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 18,120 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,367 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 17,367 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,730 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lights masked at time of test only used during daylights hours

Oil leak

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,673 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT225?

Based on 2,545 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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D304 YHK is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D304 YHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT225 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D304 YHK is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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The MOT history for D304 YHK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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