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B481 MGV

1984 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,094 mi
Last recorded41,094 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XT25,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB481 MGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 41,094 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No stop light on front brake

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 40,117 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,350 miles

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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B481 MGV is a 1984 Yamaha XT in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,517 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 B481 MGV, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B481 MGV is a 1984 Yamaha XT, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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