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UPK 199S

1978 Yamaha XS250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,776 mi
Last recorded43,776 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25020,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPK 199S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS250
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,776 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Both shocks (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Dec 2017 43,774 miles

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

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing Arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Both shocks (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 40,663 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,406 miles

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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UPK 199S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 20,638 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 UPK 199S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPK 199S registered?

UPK 199S is a 1978 Yamaha XS250, first registered on 16 January 1978.

Is UPK 199S safe to buy?

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