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EFJ 130T

1979 Yamaha XS250

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,873 mi
Last recorded20,873 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS25020,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFJ 130T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 20,873 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tubes (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 20,866 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight corrosion fork tubes (2.3.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,781 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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EFJ 130T is a 1979 Yamaha XS250 in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,288 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 EFJ 130T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFJ 130T registered?

EFJ 130T is a 1979 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is EFJ 130T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFJ 130T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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