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VWC 261W

1981 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 261W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 11,911 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,911 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 11,911 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 11,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,489 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 11,458 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 11,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 10,893 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,770 miles

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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VWC 261W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWC 261W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWC 261W registered?

VWC 261W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is VWC 261W safe to buy?

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