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JUY 420T

1978 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,101 mi
Last recorded23,101 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUY 420T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,101 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 23,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp switch faulty dip and main beam switch must be mounted close to hand grip (1.2.4)

Horn control not readily accesible. horn switch must be mounted close to hand grip (1.7.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play worn in center (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,308 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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JUY 420T is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 20,638 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 JUY 420T, 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 48 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 JUY 420T registered?

JUY 420T is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JUY 420T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUY 420T 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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