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JNY 434W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,650 mi
Last recorded13,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNY 434W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2014 13,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,400 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 10,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 100,163 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 100,163 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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JNY 434W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JNY 434W, 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.

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JNY 434W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 12 March 1981.

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