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P165 FPM

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,626 mi
Last recorded18,626 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 FPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,598 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,581 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 18,412 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 May 2009 18,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,061 miles

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

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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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P165 FPM 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 P165 FPM, 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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P165 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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