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TUG 616W

1981 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,162 mi
Last recorded12,162 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT13,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUG 616W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 12,162 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 11,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 11,852 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 11,852 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 11,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 11,471 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 10,855 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,802 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 10,802 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 10,729 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,299 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,933 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,653 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 9,428 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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TUG 616W is a 1981 Yamaha XT in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,467 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 TUG 616W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUG 616W registered?

TUG 616W is a 1981 Yamaha XT, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is TUG 616W safe to buy?

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