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K169 JNV

2004 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,445 mi
Last recorded22,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 JNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 22,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 20,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,728 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 19,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Fowling mudgaurd (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 17,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 17,735 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil; leak left hand side of the engine

Fail 28 Apr 2018 17,735 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil; leak left hand side of the engine

Pass 22 Oct 2016 15,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

front and rear suspension soft

nearside front fork seal light misting

rear drive chain slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,816 miles

nearside and offside front indicators painted / masked obscurring 50% of light source

Fail 19 Aug 2013 13,807 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

nearside and offside front indicators painted / masked obscurring 50% of light source

pillion passenger back support pad insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,469 miles

front fork stanchions slight pitting outside active range

nearside and offside front indicators part painted - 50% lit - STRONG ADVICE

play in clutch lever

Fail 25 Jul 2012 13,469 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front fork stanchions slight pitting outside active range

neutral light inoperative - STRONG ADVICE

play in clutch lever

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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K169 JNV is a 2004 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K169 JNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K169 JNV is a 2004 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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