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E216 AUJ

1988 Yamaha XT350

Red Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,290 mi
Last recorded40,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 AUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 40,290 miles

Drive chain and sprockets worn slightly.

Pass 7 May 2024 40,285 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 40,285 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,273 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 40,273 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,177 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,908 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 39,908 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,877 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,164 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,101 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,101 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT350?

Based on 6,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
251
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Horn not working 47
Direction indicators not working 42
Headlamp aim too high 42
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E216 AUJ is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in Red with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,631 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 XT350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E216 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT350 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E216 AUJ is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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