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G218 VFP

1989 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,580 mi
Last recorded29,580 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT35023,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG218 VFP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 29,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 29,321 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 29,321 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 28,687 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 26,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,637 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 25,588 miles

Inner Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Inner Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Inner Front Upper Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Inner Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Outer Front Lower Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Outer Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 25,558 miles

Inner Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Inner Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Inner Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Outer Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,649 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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G218 VFP is a 1989 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G218 VFP, 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 G218 VFP registered?

G218 VFP is a 1989 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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