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N492 HPP

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

509 mi
Last recorded509 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 HPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 490 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 485 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 479 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 474 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 470 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 465 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 461 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 456 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 451 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 446 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 442 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 435 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 430 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 426 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 405 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 395 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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N492 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N492 HPP, 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 N492 HPP registered?

N492 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N492 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 HPP shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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