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E952 UYC

1987 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,692 mi
Last recorded40,692 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XT25,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 UYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 40,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 40,158 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,715 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,329 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 39,329 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre not seating on bead (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,083 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,050 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 36,011 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,021 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,403 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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E952 UYC is a 1987 Yamaha XT in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E952 UYC, 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 E952 UYC registered?

E952 UYC is a 1987 Yamaha XT, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is E952 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E952 UYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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