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E861 TEX

1988 Yamaha XT350

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,189 mi
Last recorded18,189 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 TEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,189 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre security bolt missing

rear tyre security bolt missing

some tight links in drive chain

Fail 2 Mar 2021 18,189 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre security bolt missing

rear tyre security bolt missing

some tight links in drive chain

Fail 25 Jun 2010 18,039 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,967 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,829 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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E861 TEX is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E861 TEX, 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 E861 TEX registered?

E861 TEX is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E861 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E861 TEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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