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FCV 488V

1980 Yamaha XT250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,949 mi
Last recorded16,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCV 488V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 16,915 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,579 miles

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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FCV 488V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCV 488V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCV 488V registered?

FCV 488V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 22 July 1980.

Is FCV 488V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCV 488V shows 3 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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