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H301 FBW

1990 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

1,791 mi
Last recorded1,791 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XT18,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 1,791 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 1,754 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 1,754 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 1,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 1,492 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 1,463 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 1,380 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc slight run out!

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

No chain guard fitted!

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 1,307 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Chain guard has been removed!

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 1,307 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Chain guard has been removed!

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 695 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Chain guard missing!

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 695 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Chain guard missing!

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Riders seat insecure Bolt missing! (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 129 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 129 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Sprocket lock tabs not locked over nut heads! (6.2.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 14,569 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive mono shock pivot (2.4.B.4)

clutch lever pivot has free play

Fail 16 Jan 2016 14,517 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link circlip (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play mono shock pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch lever pivot has free play

Pass 13 Sep 2014
Fail 6 Sep 2014

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013
Pass 16 Feb 2013 17,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 15,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,427 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 11,943 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,943 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 11,781 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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H301 FBW is a 1990 Yamaha XT in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 18,612 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 H301 FBW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H301 FBW is a 1990 Yamaha XT, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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