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CEW 469V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,631 mi
Last recorded26,631 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEW 469V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,009 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 46,990 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

main beam low on test screen

Fail 8 Nov 2007 13,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front and rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,086 miles

front and rear tyres perished slightly

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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CEW 469V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CEW 469V, 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

How do I check the history of CEW 469V?

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What year was CEW 469V registered?

CEW 469V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is CEW 469V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEW 469V 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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