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MBU 506W

1980 Yamaha XS250

Purple Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,165 mi
Last recorded25,165 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 506W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,165 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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MBU 506W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Purple with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBU 506W, 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 MBU 506W registered?

MBU 506W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is MBU 506W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBU 506W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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