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P221 NRE

1996 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,103 mi
Last recorded7,103 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT35013,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 NRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 7,103 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 7,103 miles

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

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 6,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,600 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,590 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 6,559 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 5,828 miles

Both tyres deteriorated with age - advise replacement

Vehicle appears to have been standing for an extended period of time - advise thorough service

Fail 7 Oct 2008 5,828 miles

Both tyres deteriorated with age - advise replacement

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Vehicle appears to have been standing for an extended period of time - advise thorough service

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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P221 NRE is a 1996 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 13,742 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 P221 NRE, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P221 NRE registered?

P221 NRE is a 1996 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P221 NRE safe to buy?

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