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HBA 850Y

1983 Yamaha XT250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50 mi
Last recorded50 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT25022,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 850Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm lower pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

gaters fitted to front forks at time of test

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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HBA 850Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBA 850Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBA 850Y registered?

HBA 850Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is HBA 850Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 850Y shows 1 test 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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