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N531 BME

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,402 mi
Last recorded14,402 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 BME
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 14,402 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 14,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 9,849 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2007 8,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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N531 BME 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 70%.

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 N531 BME, 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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N531 BME is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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