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S885 MGO

1998 Yamaha XT

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

829 mi
Last recorded829 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT21,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 MGO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 829 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 310 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front headlight cowl missing at time of MOT

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Side panel missing at time of MOT

Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2007

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2007

front tyre has slight perishing

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

Pass 22 May 2006

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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S885 MGO is a 1998 Yamaha XT in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,989 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S885 MGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S885 MGO registered?

S885 MGO is a 1998 Yamaha XT, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S885 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 MGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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