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TAN 820S

1977 Yamaha DT250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,181 mi
Last recorded8,181 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Yamaha DT2508,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 820S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,181 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 8,181 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied brake pedal height adjuster had come loose. (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,166 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 8,166 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,617 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 7,216 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 7,216 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 6,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 6,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,376 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 5,011 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 4,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT250?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
112
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Direction indicator not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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TAN 820S is a 1977 Yamaha DT250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha DT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,166 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 DT250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAN 820S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Yamaha DT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAN 820S registered?

TAN 820S is a 1977 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 15 November 1977.

Is TAN 820S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAN 820S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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