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OYY 327Y

1983 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,391 mi
Last recorded15,391 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYY 327Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 15,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 15,258 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,219 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 15,218 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,668 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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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OYY 327Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OYY 327Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYY 327Y registered?

OYY 327Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 9 April 1983.

Is OYY 327Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYY 327Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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