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OPB 348W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Grey Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 348W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre has very slight cracking

no front mudgaurd fitted

no indicators fitted

no speedo fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 34,236 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,086 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 23,086 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,953 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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OPB 348W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Grey with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OPB 348W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPB 348W registered?

OPB 348W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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