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H469 VVG

1996 Yamaha XT225

Green Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,943 mi
Last recorded12,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 VVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 12,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 12,943 miles

corrosion evident on rear wheel rim.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,910 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 12,850 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 12,850 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

front mudguard is cracked

l/h fork dust seal deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 12,612 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

front mudguard is cracked

l/h fork dust seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 12,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

lh fork dust seal deteriorated

rear wheel corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,044 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,748 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 1 Feb 2008 9,748 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,639 miles

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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H469 VVG is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H469 VVG, 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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H469 VVG is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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