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JSJ 343W

1980 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,972 mi
Last recorded18,972 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 343W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 18,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 18,501 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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JSJ 343W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,156 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 JSJ 343W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSJ 343W registered?

JSJ 343W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is JSJ 343W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSJ 343W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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