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JMY 581V

1980 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,123 mi
Last recorded19,123 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 581V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 19,123 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,085 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 19,021 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 19,021 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,995 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,904 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,802 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 18,802 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

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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JMY 581V 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMY 581V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMY 581V?

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What year was JMY 581V registered?

JMY 581V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is JMY 581V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMY 581V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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