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1982 YAMAHA XS2500.2L PETROL

VMX 176Y

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1982 YAMAHA XS250 is a PETROL vehicle with a 248cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is unavailable.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/06/2008
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1982
Engine
248cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is indeterminate due to a complete lack of data for nearly two decades. The last recorded test occurred on 29 May 2007 at 35,688 miles, which passed with a minor advisory regarding a slightly tight drive chain. Because there are no MOT entries since 2007, there is no evidence to verify the current mechanical condition or determine if the maintenance trend has remained stable over the intervening nineteen years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 44-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 811 miles per year. Between the June 2006 test at 35,603 miles and the May 2007 test at 35,688 miles, the vehicle covered only 85 miles in an entire year. While low mileage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, fuel systems, and internal corrosion due to long periods of stationary storage. A buyer must conduct a comprehensive physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and fluid systems, as the digital record provides no insight into potential long-term neglect. The motorcycle should be checked for seized brake calipers, perished brake lines, and degraded fork seals which are common in vehicles that sit. Given the significant gap in testing, a thorough check of the frame for structural rust and an assessment of the fuel tank for internal corrosion are essential before considering the vehicle viable for road use.

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Free vehicle health score

40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.