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N878 WKR

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 WKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 30,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 29,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,431 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

damage to fuel tank noted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,191 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 24,498 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,498 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 18,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 17,879 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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N878 WKR is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N878 WKR, 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 N878 WKR registered?

N878 WKR is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is N878 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 WKR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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