MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake locking device insecure brake cable mount (3.2.A1e)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?
Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.
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SWT 495W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1981 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,820 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 SWT 495W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWT 495W registered?
SWT 495W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 17 March 1981.
Is SWT 495W safe to buy?
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