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J401 FYB

1999 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,252 mi
Last recorded72,252 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XT22516,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 FYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,252 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,251 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,961 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 47,607 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,916 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,986 miles

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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J401 FYB is a 1999 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,711 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 J401 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J401 FYB registered?

J401 FYB is a 1999 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is J401 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J401 FYB shows 12 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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