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HRO 138Y

1983 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

10,019 mi
Last recorded10,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRO 138Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2007 10,019 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake hose incorrectly routed

Front tyre slightly perished

Sharp edge to the front of the front mudguard

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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HRO 138Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 HRO 138Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRO 138Y registered?

HRO 138Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is HRO 138Y safe to buy?

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