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UAX 909S

1978 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,966 mi
Last recorded20,966 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAX 909S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,966 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 20,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,954 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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UAX 909S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 20,638 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 UAX 909S, 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 48 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 UAX 909S registered?

UAX 909S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is UAX 909S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAX 909S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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