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SSA 73R

1977 Yamaha XS250

Maroon Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,152 mi
Last recorded12,152 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS25019,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSA 73R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,614 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 11,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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SSA 73R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250 in Maroon with a 250cc 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 SSA 73R, 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 SSA 73R registered?

SSA 73R is a 1977 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is SSA 73R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSA 73R 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.

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