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URL 478Y

1983 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT25022,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 478Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,710 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 53,710 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,957 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,398 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2012 44,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,851 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 35,098 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,012 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,012 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 24,652 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre Perished

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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URL 478Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,186 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 URL 478Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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URL 478Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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