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JBW 399W

1980 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,685 mi
Last recorded35,685 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 399W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 35,685 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 35,672 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,649 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 35,647 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 May 2012 35,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 31,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 31,646 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2009 30,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 29,987 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 29,760 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 29,760 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,606 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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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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