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HTY 523W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,315 mi
Last recorded12,315 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 523W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 12,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,305 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 12,315 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 12,315 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,015 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

no front stop lamp switch fitted

no indicators fitted

no plate small

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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HTY 523W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTY 523W, 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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How do I check the history of HTY 523W?

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What year was HTY 523W registered?

HTY 523W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is HTY 523W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTY 523W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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