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OEL 846W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 846W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,125 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

o/s foot peg worn

one of the four bolts holding the front mudguard on is missing

Fail 3 Jan 2014 39,125 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

o/s foot peg worn

one of the four bolts holding the front mudguard on is missing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,036 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

carb inlet bubbers

corrosion in frount and rear mud guard

Fail 26 Jun 2012 38,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

carb inlet bubbers

corrosion in frount and rear mud guard

Fail 5 May 2012 38,025 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

mudguards in poor condition

o\s foot peg in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2011 36,662 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

chain guard in poor condition

general bike condition poor

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 May 2010 35,506 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

chain guard in poor condition

front muduard in very poor condition

rear mudguard in very poor condition

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 7 May 2010 35,506 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

chain guard in poor condition

front muduard in very poor condition

rear mudguard in very poor condition

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 5 May 2009 34,327 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

left grip slightly loose

Pass 3 May 2008 33,217 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

left grip slightly loose

Pass 4 May 2007 31,238 miles

N/S rear shock absorber rod slightly slack in body.

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

Fail 4 May 2007 31,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

N/S rear shock absorber rod slightly slack in body.

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

Pass 3 May 2006 27,279 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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OEL 846W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 21,202 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 OEL 846W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEL 846W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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