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N579 HWS

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,714 mi
Last recorded17,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,183 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,057 miles

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

Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,030 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 17,030 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 16,837 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,837 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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N579 HWS is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N579 HWS, 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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N579 HWS is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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