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J438 GGT

1992 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,352 mi
Last recorded12,352 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XT22513,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 GGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 12,352 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 12,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 10,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 9,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 9,500 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 6,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 4,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,734 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 4,727 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 4,493 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,493 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 4,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,630 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 3,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 3,115 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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J438 GGT is a 1992 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J438 GGT, 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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What year was J438 GGT registered?

J438 GGT is a 1992 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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