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E542 TEP

1988 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,241 mi
Last recorded13,241 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 TEP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 13,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 13,213 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 12,388 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Speedo loose and does not illuminate when lights on

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,388 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Speedo loose and does not illuminate when lights on

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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E542 TEP is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E542 TEP, 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 E542 TEP registered?

E542 TEP is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 6 February 1988.

Is E542 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 TEP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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