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WCJ 26T

1978 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,329 mi
Last recorded51,329 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCJ 26T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 51,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,664 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 49,664 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,664 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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WCJ 26T is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 20,638 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 WCJ 26T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCJ 26T registered?

WCJ 26T is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 7 September 1978.

Is WCJ 26T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCJ 26T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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