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P271 TGK

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

9,678 mi
Last recorded9,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 TGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 9,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 9,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 9,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 9,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 9,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,654 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 9,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 9,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 9,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,299 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 May 2015 9,299 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 9,265 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 9,161 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 9,081 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 8,941 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,916 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 5,723 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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P271 TGK is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P271 TGK, 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 P271 TGK registered?

P271 TGK is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P271 TGK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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