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BLM 798Y

1982 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,378 mi
Last recorded11,378 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS25014,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLM 798Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 11,378 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 May 2014 11,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 7,869 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 7,869 miles

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 7,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,474 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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BLM 798Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,148 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 BLM 798Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLM 798Y registered?

BLM 798Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 6 October 1982.

Is BLM 798Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLM 798Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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