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J288 FYB

1992 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,080 mi
Last recorded12,080 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XT22513,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 FYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 12,080 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 12,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 11,988 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 11,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 11,224 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 11,244 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is unsuitable No DOT number found , tyre not for road use (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 8,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 7,997 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009
Fail 31 Jan 2009 7,657 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Nov 2007 7,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,172 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT225?

Based on 2,545 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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J288 FYB is a 1992 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,912 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 XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J288 FYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT225 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J288 FYB is a 1992 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J288 FYB safe to buy?

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