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N156 BMH

1995 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

20,085 mi
Last recorded20,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 BMH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 20,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 18,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 17,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 17,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,952 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 16,925 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 16,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,247 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 16,385 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 16,321 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 16,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,209 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 16,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,575 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,866 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,886 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,078 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 12,078 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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N156 BMH is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N156 BMH, 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 N156 BMH registered?

N156 BMH is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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