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WBP 38T

1979 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,527 mi
Last recorded43,527 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBP 38T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,394 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 43,388 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

high beam switch broken but operational

revs increase when handlebars are turned

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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WBP 38T is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 WBP 38T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBP 38T registered?

WBP 38T is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is WBP 38T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBP 38T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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