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LAW 398W

1980 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,000 mi
Last recorded21,000 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 398W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 20,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,965 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,247 miles

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

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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LAW 398W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 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 LAW 398W, 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.

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What year was LAW 398W registered?

LAW 398W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for LAW 398W 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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