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P252 FDC

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,656 mi
Last recorded22,656 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 FDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 22,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 22,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 21,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 19,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 18,674 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,459 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 18,459 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 16,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 10,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,080 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 22 Oct 2008 9,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,038 miles

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

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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P252 FDC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P252 FDC, 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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What year was P252 FDC registered?

P252 FDC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P252 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 FDC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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