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P297 NOF

1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,909 mi
Last recorded16,909 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S14,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 15,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 14,293 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 14,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,405 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 13,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 12,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 12,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,866 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 10,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2010 10,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 10,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,040 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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P297 NOF is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 14,840 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 NOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P297 NOF is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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