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B881 WWX

1985 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB881 WWX
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,608 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 17,608 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,855 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 15,839 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 13,248 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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B881 WWX is a 1985 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B881 WWX, 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 B881 WWX registered?

B881 WWX is a 1985 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B881 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B881 WWX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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