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D189 PKM

1987 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,533 mi
Last recorded19,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XT25,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD189 PKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 19,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,259 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 19,244 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,145 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 19,136 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 18,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,151 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 65,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,150 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,505 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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D189 PKM is a 1987 Yamaha XT in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 25,601 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 D189 PKM, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D189 PKM registered?

D189 PKM is a 1987 Yamaha XT, first registered on 15 July 1987.

Is D189 PKM safe to buy?

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