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VGC 360W

1980 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,953 mi
Last recorded15,953 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT15,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 360W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,953 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,947 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,932 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 15,903 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,899 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,844 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 15,778 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 15,750 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,646 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 15,589 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 15,073 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,698 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,277 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 14,277 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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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VGC 360W is a 1980 Yamaha XT in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 15,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGC 360W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGC 360W registered?

VGC 360W is a 1980 Yamaha XT, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is VGC 360W safe to buy?

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