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OPA 843W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,166 mi
Last recorded21,166 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 843W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 21,166 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 20,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 20,256 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,194 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 20,194 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,130 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight frame corrosion

Pass 4 May 2013 20,112 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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OPA 843W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 843W, 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 843W registered?

OPA 843W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is OPA 843W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPA 843W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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