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N406 BKY

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,242 mi
Last recorded11,242 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 BKY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 11,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 11,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 11,139 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 11,059 miles

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

Front FRONT TYRE PERISHED

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 10,938 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 10,935 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 10,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,375 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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N406 BKY is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N406 BKY, 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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N406 BKY is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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