MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre stand secured incorrectly
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre stand secured incorrectly
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Exhaust Leaking From Header and Silencer Joint
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle Slightly Sticking
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
center stand held up by rubber strap
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS250?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 492 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECR 229W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Maroon with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 21,202 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 ECR 229W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ECR 229W registered?
ECR 229W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 24 March 1981.
Is ECR 229W safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECR 229W 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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