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M401 MAA

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,711 mi
Last recorded37,711 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 MAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,711 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,661 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,397 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake slightly binding

reg plate cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,387 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,489 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,983 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,239 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 25,239 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,089 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 23,089 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,486 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,135 miles

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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M401 MAA is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M401 MAA, 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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M401 MAA is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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