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XSA 179Y

1982 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,824 mi
Last recorded12,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS25014,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSA 179Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2020 12,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,559 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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XSA 179Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSA 179Y, 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.

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What year was XSA 179Y registered?

XSA 179Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is XSA 179Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSA 179Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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