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L711 SHY

1993 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,807 mi
Last recorded31,807 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XT35017,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL711 SHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 31,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 31,793 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 31,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively bottom shock bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,295 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 31,295 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 31,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,924 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 30,924 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,740 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,128 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,088 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,521 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 23,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,475 miles

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 22,475 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 26 May 2006 21,801 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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L711 SHY is a 1993 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L711 SHY, 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 L711 SHY registered?

L711 SHY is a 1993 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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