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OPA 842W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,880 mi
Last recorded17,880 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 842W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,877 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 17,872 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,858 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,834 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 17,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,737 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,737 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,026 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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OPA 842W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OPA 842W, 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 OPA 842W registered?

OPA 842W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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