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N965 JPW

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,999 mi
Last recorded21,999 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 JPW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 21,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 21,648 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

trottle returns slowly

Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

throttle returning slowly

Pass 17 Aug 2018 20,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 20,970 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,664 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated borderline (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2017 20,664 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated borderline (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,070 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2016 20,070 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,528 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,083 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 12,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,201 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 30 Jun 2011 4,656 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,576 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,069 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,088 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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N965 JPW is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 N965 JPW, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N965 JPW is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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