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FRC 9V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,320 mi
Last recorded29,320 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 9V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,320 miles

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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FRC 9V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRC 9V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRC 9V registered?

FRC 9V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 7 September 1979.

Is FRC 9V safe to buy?

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