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WGS 305X

1981 Yamaha XT250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,625 mi
Last recorded27,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGS 305X
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 27,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,396 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 27,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 27,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,400 miles

front & rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,201 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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WGS 305X is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WGS 305X, 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 WGS 305X registered?

WGS 305X is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 18 September 1981.

Is WGS 305X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGS 305X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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