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SGY 234R

1977 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2005
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS25019,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 234R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2005 51,305 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 51,286 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (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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SGY 234R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SGY 234R, 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.

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What year was SGY 234R registered?

SGY 234R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 31 May 1977.

Is SGY 234R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGY 234R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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