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B818 AHG

1985 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,225 mi
Last recorded39,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 AHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,225 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 38,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,106 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,797 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,005 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,820 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,695 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 35,667 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,009 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 34,254 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2013 34,254 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,794 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,788 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,788 miles

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.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,260 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,012 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,510 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 29,504 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,787 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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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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B818 AHG is a 1985 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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