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D423 YHK

1996 Yamaha XT225

Green Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,143 mi
Last recorded27,143 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD423 YHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 27,143 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 26,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 26,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 25,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 25,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 24,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,018 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 23,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 23,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,218 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,198 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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D423 YHK is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in Green with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D423 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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What year was D423 YHK registered?

D423 YHK is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is D423 YHK safe to buy?

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