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DMT 150V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,050 mi
Last recorded21,050 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMT 150V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 21,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 20,988 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 20,988 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard fouling another component fouling rear sprocket (6.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 20,956 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 20,898 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 20,898 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride sprocket nut loose (6.2.1h)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 20,863 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,776 miles

swing arm & rear mud guard slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 20,635 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 20,430 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear mudguard slightly corroded

swing arm slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 20,430 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear mudguard slightly corroded

swing arm slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,393 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear mudgaurd slightly corroded and rear swing arm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,288 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear mudgaurd slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 20,288 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear mudgaurd slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,245 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,131 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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DMT 150V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DMT 150V, 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.

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DMT 150V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 5 November 1979.

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