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ARL 352T

1979 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,823 mi
Last recorded16,823 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 352T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 16,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Aug 2011 16,804 miles

Outer Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,804 miles

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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ARL 352T is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 ARL 352T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARL 352T registered?

ARL 352T is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 23 July 1979.

Is ARL 352T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARL 352T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARL 352T have outstanding finance?

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