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TYA 22W

1980 Yamaha DT250

White Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,583 mi
Last recorded3,583 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT2506,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYA 22W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,583 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 3,583 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 3,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 3,540 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 3,540 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,684 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,723 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,722 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT250?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
112
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Direction indicator not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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TYA 22W is a 1980 Yamaha DT250 in White with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha DT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 6,903 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 DT250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYA 22W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha DT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYA 22W registered?

TYA 22W is a 1980 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is TYA 22W safe to buy?

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