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M448 YBV

1995 Yamaha XT225

Purple Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,474 mi
Last recorded32,474 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XT22515,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 YBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 32,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,094 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 31,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 30,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 29,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,939 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 27,783 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 27,078 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 26,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,065 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,793 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 20,793 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2007 19,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,501 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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M448 YBV is a 1995 Yamaha XT225 in Purple with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 15,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M448 YBV, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M448 YBV registered?

M448 YBV is a 1995 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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