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WYA 394W

1981 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XT25017,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 394W
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,544 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,072 miles

slight play on rear suspension linkage

Fail 14 Apr 2008 45,069 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

slight play on rear suspension linkage

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,028 miles

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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WYA 394W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYA 394W, 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 WYA 394W registered?

WYA 394W is a 1981 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is WYA 394W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYA 394W 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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