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L479 XCV

1994 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,467 mi
Last recorded26,467 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 XCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,209 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 26,191 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,044 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2008 26,026 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,738 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,118 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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L479 XCV is a 1994 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L479 XCV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L479 XCV registered?

L479 XCV is a 1994 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L479 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L479 XCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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