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ABV 414V

1980 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,451 mi
Last recorded41,451 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 414V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 41,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 39,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 34,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,226 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 34,226 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 33,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 33,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,273 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 31,273 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,169 miles

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering head bearings slightly notchy wheel raised

Fail 21 Jun 2018 28,169 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering head bearings slightly notchy wheel raised

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 24,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,804 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,072 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. adjustment to left required (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 21,072 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. adjustment to left required (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,849 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 17,845 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,875 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,784 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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ABV 414V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 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 XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABV 414V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABV 414V registered?

ABV 414V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 3 May 1980.

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