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F942 RLU

1989 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,750 mi
Last recorded1,750 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT32,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 RLU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 1,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 1,750 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake cam arm pulling overcentre, (Included angle greater than 90 degrees. (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 1,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 1,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 1,608 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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F942 RLU is a 1989 Yamaha XT in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 32,916 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F942 RLU, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F942 RLU registered?

F942 RLU is a 1989 Yamaha XT, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F942 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F942 RLU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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