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R176 NHG

1998 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,512 mi
Last recorded34,512 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT22519,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 NHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 34,512 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,406 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,375 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight loss of damping rear shock absorber

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,286 miles

Rear shock absorber slight loss of damping

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,399 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,416 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 32,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,432 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 30,432 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,947 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,405 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 15,112 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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R176 NHG is a 1998 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 19,456 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 R176 NHG, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R176 NHG is a 1998 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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