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EWL 240V

1980 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,780 mi
Last recorded33,780 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT15,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 240V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 33,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,413 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 32,413 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,395 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 31,395 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,434 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of oil on front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 28,887 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 28,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,424 miles

oil leak clutch cover,valve cover,centre of crankcase,sump nut

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,774 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 26,017 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,950 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 20,950 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 20,938 miles

Centre All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,714 miles

Front tyre has small cracks side walls.

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,370 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 15,526 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 15,525 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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EWL 240V is a 1980 Yamaha XT in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 15,844 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWL 240V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWL 240V registered?

EWL 240V is a 1980 Yamaha XT, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is EWL 240V safe to buy?

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