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G833 PUB

1996 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,113 mi
Last recorded17,113 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 PUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 17,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 17,113 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 17,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 16,982 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 16,756 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 16,325 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

O/S Handlebar control block loose

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,931 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,158 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT225?

Based on 2,545 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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G833 PUB is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G833 PUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT225 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G833 PUB is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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