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UNK 964W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Turquoise Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,030 mi
Last recorded1,030 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNK 964W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 1,030 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 881 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 682 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Apr 2015 620 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 620 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 413 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012

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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UNK 964W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Turquoise with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 21,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNK 964W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UNK 964W registered?

UNK 964W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is UNK 964W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNK 964W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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