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H602 HEC

1996 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,559 mi
Last recorded40,559 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH602 HEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 40,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 38,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 38,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,097 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 31,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 25,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,557 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,507 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,027 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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H602 HEC is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H602 HEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H602 HEC registered?

H602 HEC is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is H602 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H602 HEC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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