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JHA 624V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

320 mi
Last recorded320 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHA 624V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 320 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 320 miles

Brake component insecure nut loose (1.1.21 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 384 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front joint to silencer (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 374 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Revs don't return to tickover (6.2.1f)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front joint to silencer (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 230 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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JHA 624V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 JHA 624V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHA 624V registered?

JHA 624V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is JHA 624V safe to buy?

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