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YNG 802S

1978 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,225 mi
Last recorded18,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNG 802S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,225 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 17,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 16,363 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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YNG 802S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNG 802S, 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 YNG 802S registered?

YNG 802S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 20 July 1978.

Is YNG 802S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNG 802S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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