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N308 GLO

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,588 mi
Last recorded34,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 GLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,588 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,209 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 30,974 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,786 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 25,833 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

temp repair to head lights

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,395 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre sidewall perished.

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 23,391 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre sidewall perished.

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 23,389 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,232 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 21,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,869 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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N308 GLO is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N308 GLO, 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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N308 GLO is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 4 December 1995.

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