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N29 BYG

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,601 mi
Last recorded21,601 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 21,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 21,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 21,107 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,169 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,755 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 16,755 miles

Brake locking device missing Torque-Arm (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 16,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,401 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,161 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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N29 BYG is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N29 BYG, 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 N29 BYG registered?

N29 BYG is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 5 October 1995.

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