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HWY 345V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Yellow Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,469 mi
Last recorded11,469 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWY 345V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,469 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,469 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 10,825 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,873 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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HWY 345V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Yellow with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 HWY 345V, 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 47 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 HWY 345V registered?

HWY 345V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is HWY 345V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWY 345V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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