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F301 SBL

1989 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,872 mi
Last recorded3,872 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT35023,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 SBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 3,872 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 3,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 3,872 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 3,872 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 3,872 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,872 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 3,872 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006
Fail 20 Apr 2006 3,872 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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F301 SBL is a 1989 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 23,330 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 F301 SBL, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F301 SBL is a 1989 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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