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F507 WFA

1989 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,010 mi
Last recorded44,010 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT22522,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 WFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 44,010 miles

tyres splits in sidewalls

Fail 5 Aug 2022 44,008 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

tyres splits in sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,817 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 43,817 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 42,946 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,585 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,393 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,225 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,225 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,147 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 34,812 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,812 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT225?

Based on 2,545 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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F507 WFA is a 1989 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 22,323 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 XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F507 WFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT225 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F507 WFA registered?

F507 WFA is a 1989 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F507 WFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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