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PDV 788W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,149 mi
Last recorded23,149 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDV 788W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 23,148 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,063 miles

No rear foot rests fitted. (Indicators not fitted)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,452 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 21,451 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,437 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,342 miles

Front 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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PDV 788W 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 71.4%.

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 PDV 788W, 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

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What year was PDV 788W registered?

PDV 788W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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The MOT history for PDV 788W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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