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PYC 789V

1980 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,661 mi
Last recorded32,661 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XT25020,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 789V
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,661 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,661 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2011 32,661 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 32,661 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,645 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,541 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,541 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

no indicators fitted at time of test

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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PYC 789V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,072 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 PYC 789V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYC 789V registered?

PYC 789V is a 1980 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 8 May 1980.

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The MOT history for PYC 789V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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