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PO61 HSV

2011 Yamaha XT

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha XT9,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 HSV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 2 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 2 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 861 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 572 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 568 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking at hose connection (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 20,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 20,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,036 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 19,034 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls With front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 462 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019
Fail 30 Aug 2019

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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PO61 HSV is a 2011 Yamaha XT in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 9,419 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 PO61 HSV, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO61 HSV registered?

PO61 HSV is a 2011 Yamaha XT, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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