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JYB 713Y

1983 Yamaha XT250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,072 mi
Last recorded28,072 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT25022,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 713Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 28,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,809 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 27,807 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,625 miles

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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JYB 713Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYB 713Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYB 713Y registered?

JYB 713Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 19 March 1983.

Is JYB 713Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYB 713Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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