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E497 DNL

1988 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,488 mi
Last recorded20,488 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 DNL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 20,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,600 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 16,599 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,420 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 11,843 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,843 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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E497 DNL is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E497 DNL, 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 E497 DNL registered?

E497 DNL is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E497 DNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 DNL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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