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E985 XKY

1988 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 XKY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,580 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar grip insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,347 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,347 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,739 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,965 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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E985 XKY 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 E985 XKY, 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 E985 XKY registered?

E985 XKY is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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