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H948 HKE

1996 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,270 mi
Last recorded25,270 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 HKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 25,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,928 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,160 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 20,160 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,895 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 19,897 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,944 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,048 miles

indicators removed motorcycle primarly for off road

Fail 30 Oct 2012 15,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,264 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear linkage slightley loose

head light low beam & high beam distintion un-clear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,580 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,160 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,629 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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H948 HKE is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H948 HKE, 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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H948 HKE is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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