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COT 518W

1980 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,942 mi
Last recorded1,942 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 518W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2010 1,942 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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COT 518W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COT 518W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COT 518W registered?

COT 518W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is COT 518W safe to buy?

The MOT history for COT 518W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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