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DTY 150W

1980 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,194 mi
Last recorded23,194 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTY 150W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 23,194 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 22,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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DTY 150W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,156 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 DTY 150W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DTY 150W registered?

DTY 150W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is DTY 150W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTY 150W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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