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KDG 562V

1980 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDG 562V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 2 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2014 2 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2013 1 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 1 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,768 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 24,745 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,242 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Nov 2010 20,788 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,080 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 18,080 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 16,721 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 14,424 miles

battery low of charge

front brake startng to bind slightly

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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KDG 562V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 KDG 562V, 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 KDG 562V registered?

KDG 562V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is KDG 562V safe to buy?

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