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J201 MBA

1991 Yamaha XT

Cream Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,647 mi
Last recorded13,647 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT26,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 MBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 13,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 13,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 12,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 12,538 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 12,538 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch cable catching in lock stop on left lock (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake does not operate brake light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,536 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 12,536 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,680 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,696 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 34,667 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,484 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,467 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,785 miles

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 16,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,738 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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J201 MBA is a 1991 Yamaha XT in Cream with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 26,047 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J201 MBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J201 MBA is a 1991 Yamaha XT, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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