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J172 RVU

1992 Yamaha XT350

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,087 mi
Last recorded27,087 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XT35019,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 RVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT350
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,087 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 27,086 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,555 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 26,554 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 26,554 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Motocross tyre not road legal (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 26,312 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,309 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators (1.5.1c)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 26,271 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired reflector corroded (1.2.3a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 26,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 24,658 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,779 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,779 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 2,265 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,687 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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J172 RVU is a 1992 Yamaha XT350 in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 19,084 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 J172 RVU, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J172 RVU registered?

J172 RVU is a 1992 Yamaha XT350, first registered on 26 May 1992.

Is J172 RVU safe to buy?

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