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F798 OPB

1989 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,980 mi
Last recorded29,980 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 OPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,980 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 29,973 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 29,970 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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F798 OPB is a 1989 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F798 OPB, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F798 OPB registered?

F798 OPB is a 1989 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F798 OPB 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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