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MJY 684R

1977 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,292 mi
Last recorded16,292 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS25019,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 684R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,292 miles

tyres old and hard vehicle been stood for a while

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 16,285 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2009 16,284 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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MJY 684R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 19,698 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 MJY 684R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJY 684R registered?

MJY 684R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 13 June 1977.

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