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UNK 984W

1981 Yamaha XS250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS25021,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNK 984W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 31,489 miles

Chain guard cracked.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Gear linkage worn.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 May 2009 31,392 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Chain guard cracked.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Gear linkage worn.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,533 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,460 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 25,620 miles

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 984W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UNK 984W, 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 984W registered?

UNK 984W is a 1981 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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