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L729 XLN

1999 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,725 mi
Last recorded12,725 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV2508,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 XLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,400 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 34,400 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,093 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,093 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 33,209 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,073 miles

Inlet manifold rubbers perished

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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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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L729 XLN is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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