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SUY 999V

1979 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,945 mi
Last recorded25,945 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 999V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,945 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 25,944 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,934 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 25,933 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Upper Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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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SUY 999V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 SUY 999V, 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 47 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 SUY 999V registered?

SUY 999V is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 2 October 1979.

Is SUY 999V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 999V shows 4 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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