MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mudguard very corroded but secure at present
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mudguard very corroded but secure at present
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS250?
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JBW 399W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1980 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,156 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 JBW 399W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JBW 399W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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