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KBM 340V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,525 mi
Last recorded30,525 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBM 340V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,137 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Front Hand guard slightly insecure

Offside Front Indicator stalk slightly insecure

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,578 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 27,564 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,683 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 24,670 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,397 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jan 2013 21,370 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2011 17,256 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,197 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 17,197 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,105 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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KBM 340V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 KBM 340V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBM 340V registered?

KBM 340V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 4 October 1979.

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