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R391 EDB

1998 Yamaha XT225

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,904 mi
Last recorded12,904 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT22519,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 EDB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 12,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 12,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,242 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 11,236 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering lock stop loose (2.1.3)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 9,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 7,716 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 7,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,449 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R391 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha XT225 in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 19,456 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 R391 EDB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R391 EDB registered?

R391 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R391 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 EDB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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