MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake slightly binding
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake slightly binding
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))
front brake binding slightly
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G197 APL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G197 APL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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