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L942 BGV

1989 Yamaha XT

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT32,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 BGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 38,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 38,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 37,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 37,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,456 miles

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

head light deflector fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,916 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,622 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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L942 BGV is a 1989 Yamaha XT in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 32,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L942 BGV, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L942 BGV registered?

L942 BGV is a 1989 Yamaha XT, first registered on 12 March 1989.

Is L942 BGV safe to buy?

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