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N986 BHJ

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,957 mi
Last recorded8,957 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 BHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,957 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,937 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,886 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 5,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,087 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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N986 BHJ is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N986 BHJ, 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 N986 BHJ registered?

N986 BHJ is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 12 August 1995.

Is N986 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 BHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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