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JFX 171V

1980 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFX 171V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 19,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 16,984 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 28,655 miles

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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JFX 171V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFX 171V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFX 171V registered?

JFX 171V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 21 May 1980.

Is JFX 171V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFX 171V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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