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P312 GRD

1997 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,670 mi
Last recorded9,670 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 9,670 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

THROTTLE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,186 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 9,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,360 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 6,051 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 4,614 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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P312 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P312 GRD, 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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P312 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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