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E768 ELU

1987 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,851 mi
Last recorded49,851 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XT35026,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE768 ELU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,851 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 49,851 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 49,254 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,253 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 46,514 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,032 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 44,756 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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E768 ELU is a 1987 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 26,119 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 E768 ELU, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E768 ELU registered?

E768 ELU is a 1987 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 8 September 1987.

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