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M250 SVJ

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,436 mi
Last recorded5,436 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM250 SVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 5,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 4,530 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 4,530 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 4,529 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 4,529 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 4,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 3,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 3,371 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 3,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2009 3,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 3,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 2,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,739 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M250 SVJ is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M250 SVJ, 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 M250 SVJ registered?

M250 SVJ is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M250 SVJ safe to buy?

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