MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
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)
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)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS250?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 492 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KBM 340V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KBM 340V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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