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JMR 850W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,540 mi
Last recorded17,540 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMR 850W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 17,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 17,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 17,500 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2007 17,425 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

number plate light not working

Fail 18 Nov 2006 17,233 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 17,233 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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JMR 850W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JMR 850W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMR 850W registered?

JMR 850W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is JMR 850W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMR 850W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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