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Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
throttle slow to return,but not dangerous
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose rear sprocket is loose on mount and also securing nuts loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle housing is insecure and moves, which could become detached from the handlebars. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain pulls slightly off rear sprocket. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake rotor is slightly warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
Main beam image is poor
Throttle cable routing incorrect
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Only one bulb illuminates in tail light
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Main beam has no beam pattern at all, suspect bulb fitted incorrectly
Only one bulb illuminates in tail light
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
cannot see rear brake lining condition due to drum brake and no wear indicator. But brake test results o.k.
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
cannot see rear brake lining condition due to drum brake and no wear indicator. But brake test results o.k.
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
THROTTLE CABLE ROUTED INCORRECTLY
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS250?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 492 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B818 AHG is a 1985 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B818 AHG, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B818 AHG registered?
B818 AHG is a 1985 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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