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L590 YFK

1993 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,167 mi
Last recorded16,167 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XT35017,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 YFK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 16,095 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 16,095 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 16,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 16,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 16,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 16,008 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 15,992 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 15,907 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 15,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 15,729 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking from tap (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user batteri flat (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 15,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,128 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 13,145 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,780 miles

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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L590 YFK is a 1993 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L590 YFK, 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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L590 YFK is a 1993 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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