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WAH 139X

1981 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,438 mi
Last recorded29,438 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAH 139X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,438 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,430 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2012 28,528 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,671 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,671 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,592 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,582 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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WAH 139X is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WAH 139X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAH 139X registered?

WAH 139X is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is WAH 139X safe to buy?

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