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F919 BYA

1988 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,499 mi
Last recorded15,499 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT35025,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF919 BYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 15,499 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 15,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 15,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 15,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 15,499 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 830 miles

Nearside Front lock stop strained on r/h lock fork touches tank

Rear brake light needs adjusting only coming on when brake pushed to bottom of travel

Rear very little reserve adjustment on rear brake

Pass 31 Mar 2021 2,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 2,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 1,131 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,300 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 8,300 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 919 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 670 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,549 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 16,549 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,123 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 16,119 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2007 13,844 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,844 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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F919 BYA is a 1988 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,631 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 F919 BYA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F919 BYA is a 1988 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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