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EWO 136V

1980 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,098 mi
Last recorded30,098 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWO 136V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,098 miles

front fork tubes covered by gators

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,776 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 29,731 miles

All direction indicators not working Due to flat battery (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working Due to flat battery (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,295 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lights taped up at time of test

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,859 miles

All lights taped up at time of test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,950 miles

All lights tapped up at time of test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,959 miles

All lights taped up at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,200 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,960 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,960 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,639 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,385 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,093 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,066 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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EWO 136V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 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 EWO 136V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWO 136V registered?

EWO 136V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 14 May 1980.

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