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K42 TAD

1993 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,201 mi
Last recorded7,201 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XT35017,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 TAD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 7,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 7,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe loose resecure with new locking nuts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 7,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 6,933 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 6,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working new bulb fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 6,742 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,606 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 6,608 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2018 6,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 6,461 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 6,461 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 May 2016 6,299 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 6,240 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 6,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 6,090 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT350?

Based on 6,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
251
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Horn not working 47
Direction indicators not working 42
Headlamp aim too high 42
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K42 TAD is a 1993 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,661 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 XT350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K42 TAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT350 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K42 TAD registered?

K42 TAD is a 1993 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K42 TAD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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