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M792 BFL

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,364 mi
Last recorded19,364 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM792 BFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 19,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 19,335 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 19,213 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 19,213 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 18,754 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust, slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,408 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jan 2008 17,408 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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M792 BFL 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 M792 BFL, 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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M792 BFL is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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