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PVR 421W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,310 mi
Last recorded13,310 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVR 421W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 13,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 13,280 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing/cracks

Pass 21 May 2021 13,212 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 13,212 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,209 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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PVR 421W 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 80%.

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 PVR 421W, 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 PVR 421W?

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What year was PVR 421W registered?

PVR 421W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is PVR 421W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVR 421W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVR 421W have outstanding finance?

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