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NRT 523W

1980 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,952 mi
Last recorded17,952 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 523W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,952 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,928 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,578 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,395 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,371 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 May 2007 16,355 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,941 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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NRT 523W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 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 NRT 523W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRT 523W registered?

NRT 523W is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is NRT 523W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRT 523W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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