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FHU 428W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

24,937 mi
Last recorded24,937 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHU 428W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,937 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 9 Nov 2007 24,937 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Chain guard missing

Fail 20 Nov 2006 24,918 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 22,651 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS250?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 492 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
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FHU 428W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FHU 428W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHU 428W registered?

FHU 428W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is FHU 428W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHU 428W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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