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HMR 610W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,369 mi
Last recorded25,369 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMR 610W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,369 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake is slightly binding

Fail 29 Aug 2013 25,369 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake is slightly binding

registration light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,336 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 24,825 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 247,892 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

shallow cut in sidewall of front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,381 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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HMR 610W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMR 610W, 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.

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What year was HMR 610W registered?

HMR 610W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is HMR 610W safe to buy?

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