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JNY 908W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,299 mi
Last recorded33,299 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNY 908W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 33,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 33,226 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,226 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,303 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 908W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 908W, 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 JNY 908W registered?

JNY 908W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 29 April 1981.

Is JNY 908W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNY 908W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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