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E248 HCF

1988 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,313 mi
Last recorded35,313 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 HCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 35,313 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 35,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,861 miles

Slightly spongy front brake.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 34,123 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,570 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Early signs of brake bind front.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,712 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,103 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,081 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 30,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 29,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 5,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,254 miles

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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E248 HCF is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E248 HCF, 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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What year was E248 HCF registered?

E248 HCF is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E248 HCF safe to buy?

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