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AFR 14Y

1983 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,725 mi
Last recorded26,725 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT25022,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFR 14Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 26,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 26,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 26,680 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2021 26,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2020 26,500 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2020 26,500 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 26,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 26,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,726 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 24,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,112 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,849 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,849 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 20,203 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2007 20,203 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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AFR 14Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,186 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 AFR 14Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFR 14Y registered?

AFR 14Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 12 January 1983.

Is AFR 14Y safe to buy?

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