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SFX 741R

1977 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,800 mi
Last recorded34,800 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS25019,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 741R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 30,467 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

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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SFX 741R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 19,698 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 SFX 741R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFX 741R registered?

SFX 741R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is SFX 741R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFX 741R shows 3 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 SFX 741R have outstanding finance?

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