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N495 SOX

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,037 mi
Last recorded35,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 SOX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,971 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2016 34,698 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 33,087 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Speedo cable tight with front wheel raised, high rise bars fitted .

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,378 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 24,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 24,241 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,618 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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N495 SOX is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N495 SOX, 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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N495 SOX is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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