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RJY 613T

1978 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,785 mi
Last recorded20,785 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJY 613T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 20,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right kickoff to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,407 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside beam corrector fitted (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,579 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 19,579 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,385 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

fuel tank cap sealing washer starting to perish

alluminium banjos fitted made suffer with corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 19,385 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

fuel tank cap sealing washer starting to perish

alluminium banjos fitted made suffer with corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,250 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,250 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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RJY 613T is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 20,638 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 XS250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJY 613T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJY 613T registered?

RJY 613T is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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