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VOL 991X

1981 Yamaha DT250

White Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,633 mi
Last recorded10,633 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT25013,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOL 991X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2007 10,633 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 10,633 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 10,569 miles

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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VOL 991X is a 1981 Yamaha DT250 in White with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,266 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 VOL 991X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOL 991X registered?

VOL 991X is a 1981 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is VOL 991X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOL 991X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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