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N597 JAM

1995 Yamaha XV250

Yellow Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 JAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021

DAYTIME USE ONLY (no lights fitted at time of test)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,047 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 38,042 miles

Central Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Central Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,009 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 37,009 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,844 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,747 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,277 miles

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

number plate starting to deterirat

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,225 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,732 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 16,590 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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N597 JAM is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Yellow with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N597 JAM, 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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What year was N597 JAM registered?

N597 JAM is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 6 October 1995.

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