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KMC 946W

1980 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,792 mi
Last recorded15,792 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMC 946W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,792 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,785 miles

indicaters not fitted at time of test (type of use applied)

Pass 5 May 2017 15,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 15,773 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.1f)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,722 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play excessive play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 15,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,709 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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KMC 946W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KMC 946W, 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 46 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 KMC 946W registered?

KMC 946W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 October 1980.

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