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NPN 854W

1981 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,300 mi
Last recorded16,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 854W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 16,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,249 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 16,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,863 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,590 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,590 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 14,524 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,273 miles

fork gaiter split

Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,273 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fork gaiter split

Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,957 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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NPN 854W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,820 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 XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPN 854W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPN 854W registered?

NPN 854W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is NPN 854W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPN 854W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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