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MKM 333W

1980 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,463 mi
Last recorded24,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKM 333W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,292 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 23,292 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 22,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 22,585 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,572 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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MKM 333W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MKM 333W, 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 MKM 333W registered?

MKM 333W is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is MKM 333W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKM 333W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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