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KNR 697V

1980 Yamaha XS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,164 mi
Last recorded29,164 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNR 697V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,099 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,099 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,480 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,182 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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KNR 697V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,156 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 KNR 697V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNR 697V registered?

KNR 697V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 6 June 1980.

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