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WFX 39X

1982 Yamaha XS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS25014,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 39X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,408 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 47,408 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,277 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,256 miles

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front wheel speedo drive fitted incorrectly

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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WFX 39X is a 1982 Yamaha XS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,148 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 WFX 39X, 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 44 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 WFX 39X registered?

WFX 39X is a 1982 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 21 June 1982.

Is WFX 39X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFX 39X shows 6 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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