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SMF 685Y

1983 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,017 mi
Last recorded6,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT39,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 685Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 6,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 5,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 5,410 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 5,410 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 5,092 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 5,092 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 2,687 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 294 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 17,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,029 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,029 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2014 4,878 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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SMF 685Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT in White with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,164 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 SMF 685Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMF 685Y registered?

SMF 685Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT, first registered on 24 July 1983.

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The MOT history for SMF 685Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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