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J15 BEU

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,754 mi
Last recorded19,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 BEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 19,749 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 18,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 16,084 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 15,710 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,385 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain has tight spots (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,454 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,249 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2007 12,378 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

nearside rear footpeg mounting damaged

Pass 30 May 2006 11,514 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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J15 BEU is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J15 BEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J15 BEU is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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