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BBW 199V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,277 mi
Last recorded5,277 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 199V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 5,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,256 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 5,256 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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BBW 199V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBW 199V, 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 BBW 199V registered?

BBW 199V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is BBW 199V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 199V shows 3 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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