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JCW 413W

1981 Yamaha XS250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,368 mi
Last recorded28,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 413W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 28,368 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 28,368 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working REAR BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

OIL LEAK (ENGINE)

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,303 miles

rear brake pedal light not working - but not required at this age

Fail 11 Apr 2018 27,303 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested no detectable pattern (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable too big-fouling on exhaust when suspension compressed (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking speedo cable insecure (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

rear brake pedal light not working - but not required at this age

Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,176 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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JCW 413W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 21,202 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 JCW 413W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCW 413W registered?

JCW 413W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is JCW 413W safe to buy?

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