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A987 HBJ

1984 Yamaha XT250

Gold Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,805 mi
Last recorded40,805 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA987 HBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,805 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 40,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 40,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,709 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,311 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,756 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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A987 HBJ is a 1984 Yamaha XT250 in Gold with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A987 HBJ, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A987 HBJ registered?

A987 HBJ is a 1984 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 13 February 1984.

Is A987 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A987 HBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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