MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?
Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P164 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 P164 YNJ, 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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What year was P164 YNJ registered?
P164 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 5 July 1997.
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