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JFX 940V

1980 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,753 mi
Last recorded34,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFX 940V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,753 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 34,753 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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JFX 940V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JFX 940V, 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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What year was JFX 940V registered?

JFX 940V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is JFX 940V safe to buy?

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