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M101 LFJ

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,033 mi
Last recorded32,033 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 LFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2010 30,333 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 30,019 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 27,433 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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M101 LFJ is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 15,039 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 M101 LFJ, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M101 LFJ registered?

M101 LFJ is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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