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SDC 872X

1982 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,786 mi
Last recorded29,786 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XT25018,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDC 872X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,786 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 29,786 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,713 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 29,713 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 29,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,462 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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SDC 872X is a 1982 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,850 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 SDC 872X, 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 44 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 SDC 872X?

You can check the full history of SDC 872X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDC 872X registered?

SDC 872X is a 1982 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 8 July 1982.

Is SDC 872X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDC 872X shows 6 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.

Does SDC 872X have outstanding finance?

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