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DPX 800W

1981 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,816 mi
Last recorded21,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPX 800W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,816 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2020 21,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,745 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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DPX 800W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,820 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 XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPX 800W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPX 800W registered?

DPX 800W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is DPX 800W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPX 800W 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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