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JEG 953Y

1985 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,590 mi
Last recorded36,590 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT35,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 953Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 36,590 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (5.2.2 (d))

CHAIN GUARD RUBBING REAR WHEEL

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,302 miles

Bike been parked

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,319 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,179 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 33,179 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,686 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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JEG 953Y is a 1985 Yamaha XT in White with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,332 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 JEG 953Y, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEG 953Y registered?

JEG 953Y is a 1985 Yamaha XT, first registered on 23 July 1985.

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The MOT history for JEG 953Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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