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HOH 4W

1981 Yamaha XT250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,743 mi
Last recorded49,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOH 4W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 49,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,585 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,573 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,311 miles

Rear tyre perrished

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 49,311 miles

Rear tyre perrished

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 49,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,912 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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HOH 4W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,820 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 HOH 4W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOH 4W registered?

HOH 4W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is HOH 4W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOH 4W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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