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MHW 858Y

1982 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246 mi
Last recorded246 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS25014,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 858Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily modified but meets MoT standards

Fail 16 Mar 2023 173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily modified but meets MoT standards

Pass 16 Aug 2021 10 miles

Vehicle heavily modified but meets MoT standards

Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,106 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 27,105 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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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MHW 858Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,148 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 MHW 858Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHW 858Y registered?

MHW 858Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is MHW 858Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHW 858Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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