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N443 WUP

1996 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 WUP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 17,397 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 16,557 miles

Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 15,509 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 8,057 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 8,057 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation Sticking piston in master cylinder, lubed with silicone spray , now smooth (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure pannier mounting bracket lose and resting on rear shock ** note bolts long and with a heavy rider and pillion could catch** (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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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N443 WUP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 N443 WUP, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N443 WUP registered?

N443 WUP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N443 WUP safe to buy?

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