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B509 BYB

1985 Yamaha XT350

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,155 mi
Last recorded20,155 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT35024,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB509 BYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,155 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 20,155 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,823 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,452 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,452 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,172 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT350?

Based on 6,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
251
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Horn not working 47
Direction indicators not working 42
Headlamp aim too high 42
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B509 BYB is a 1985 Yamaha XT350 in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 24,187 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 XT350 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B509 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT350 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B509 BYB registered?

B509 BYB is a 1985 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B509 BYB safe to buy?

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