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LRA 51W

1980 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,773 mi
Last recorded20,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRA 51W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,773 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

brake lights may need adjusting!

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,773 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

brake lights may need adjusting!

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,175 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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LRA 51W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRA 51W, 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 LRA 51W registered?

LRA 51W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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