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EHT 996W

1981 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 996W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,525 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,242 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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EHT 996W 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 100%.

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 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 EHT 996W, 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 EHT 996W registered?

EHT 996W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is EHT 996W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHT 996W shows 3 tests 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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