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G517 HCW

1989 Yamaha XT350

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,747 mi
Last recorded32,747 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT35023,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 HCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 32,747 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2025 32,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2024 30,798 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 30,781 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 26,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 25,202 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 25,191 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,869 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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G517 HCW is a 1989 Yamaha XT350 in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G517 HCW, 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 G517 HCW registered?

G517 HCW is a 1989 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G517 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G517 HCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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