MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
F Valve Stem Nut Missing
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Inlet manifold rubbers perished
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?
Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L729 XLN is a 1999 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 8,510 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 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 L729 XLN, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L729 XLN registered?
L729 XLN is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 10 September 1999.
Is L729 XLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for L729 XLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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