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G197 APL

1989 Yamaha XT350

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,967 mi
Last recorded30,967 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT35023,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 APL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,967 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 30,967 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,650 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,553 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,393 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 30,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn control not functioning. not always working and sounds week (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,051 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,051 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,754 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,752 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,752 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,515 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,280 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 29,280 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,112 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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G197 APL is a 1989 Yamaha XT350 in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G197 APL, 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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What year was G197 APL registered?

G197 APL is a 1989 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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