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OVU 850W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,939 mi
Last recorded9,939 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVU 850W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 9,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,727 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 9,722 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 9,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 9,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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OVU 850W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVU 850W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVU 850W?

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What year was OVU 850W registered?

OVU 850W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is OVU 850W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVU 850W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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