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P215 FPL

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,704 mi
Last recorded23,704 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 FPL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 23,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 22,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,661 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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P215 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P215 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P215 FPL registered?

P215 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P215 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 FPL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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