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LRG 505X

1981 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,085 mi
Last recorded28,085 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRG 505X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,085 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 28,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,074 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 28,074 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing SWITCH MISSING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,313 miles

engine oil over full

Fail 8 Sep 2007 27,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 26,329 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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LRG 505X is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 21,202 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 LRG 505X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LRG 505X registered?

LRG 505X is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is LRG 505X safe to buy?

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