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XPC 113S

1978 Yamaha XS250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,565 mi
Last recorded17,565 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 113S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 17,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 17,560 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,441 miles

early signs of rear brake bind

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life

Fail 23 Jul 2018 17,441 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life

Pass 4 May 2017 17,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,732 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 16,724 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,488 miles

front forks are very pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2014 16,484 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front forks are very pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,171 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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XPC 113S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPC 113S, 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 XPC 113S registered?

XPC 113S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 28 July 1978.

Is XPC 113S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPC 113S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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