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RTT 853W

1981 Yamaha XT250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,218 mi
Last recorded18,218 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 853W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 18,218 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 18,218 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

throttle action stiff

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 16,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 14,766 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,760 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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RTT 853W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RTT 853W, 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.

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What year was RTT 853W registered?

RTT 853W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is RTT 853W safe to buy?

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