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L356 MUX

2001 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5,186 mi
Last recorded5,186 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XT27,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 MUX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,186 miles

advise some freeplay exists i ftront suspension but not mot failiure suggest be attended too

Fail 23 Apr 2014 5,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,874 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2012 2,874 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 2,835 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 2,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 13 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 10,815 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 10,815 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 10,259 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 9,797 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2006 9,797 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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L356 MUX is a 2001 Yamaha XT in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 27,701 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 L356 MUX, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L356 MUX registered?

L356 MUX is a 2001 Yamaha XT, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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