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AWL 84V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 84V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 30,785 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2011 30,784 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre starting to perish.

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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AWL 84V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AWL 84V, 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.

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What year was AWL 84V registered?

AWL 84V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is AWL 84V safe to buy?

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