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F242 NBC

1988 Yamaha XT350

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,238 mi
Last recorded13,238 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 NBC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 13,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 12,999 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,999 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 12,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,999 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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F242 NBC is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F242 NBC, 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 F242 NBC registered?

F242 NBC is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F242 NBC safe to buy?

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