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X171 BUJ

1999 Yamaha XT225

Blue Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,068 mi
Last recorded18,068 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XT22516,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 BUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 18,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 18,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess slight play in rear drop links (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 17,589 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,262 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in rear drop links (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 16,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,422 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 14,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 13,275 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 13,275 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 9,579 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 7,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 7,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 5,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,371 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 3,371 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 1,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 1,411 miles

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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X171 BUJ is a 1999 Yamaha XT225 in Blue with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,711 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 X171 BUJ, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X171 BUJ registered?

X171 BUJ is a 1999 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is X171 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X171 BUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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