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N6 DPN

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,167 mi
Last recorded7,167 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 DPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 7,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 6,703 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 6,507 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy In centre line , will need attention soon (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre is showing signs of cracking, it will require new before next test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 6,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 6,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 5,909 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 5,909 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 5,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,831 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 4,910 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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N6 DPN is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,156 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 N6 DPN, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N6 DPN is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for N6 DPN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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