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PGO 761V

1980 Yamaha XS250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,153 mi
Last recorded15,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS25020,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGO 761V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,153 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 15,153 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Centre Front Upper Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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PGO 761V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PGO 761V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGO 761V registered?

PGO 761V is a 1980 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 6 May 1980.

Is PGO 761V safe to buy?

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