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N949 PTL

1996 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,336 mi
Last recorded31,336 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT22518,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 PTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 30,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 30,548 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 28,276 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 28,276 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,909 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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N949 PTL is a 1996 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,453 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 XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N949 PTL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N949 PTL registered?

N949 PTL is a 1996 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N949 PTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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