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HHR 975W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,859 mi
Last recorded38,859 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 975W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,234 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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HHR 975W 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 100%.

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 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 HHR 975W, 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 HHR 975W registered?

HHR 975W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is HHR 975W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 975W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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