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ABV 392V

1980 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24 mi
Last recorded24 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 392V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 24 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 23 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks/handle bars slightly twisted.

Front mudguard missing.

Engine stalls when lights turned on(dipped beam)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Fail 12 May 2016 17 miles

Direction indicators not working All (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,244 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 12,892 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS250?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 492 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
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ABV 392V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,156 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 XS250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABV 392V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABV 392V registered?

ABV 392V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 17 April 1980.

Is ABV 392V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABV 392V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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