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P361 NOK

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,228 mi
Last recorded44,228 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 NOK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 44,228 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 44,217 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,075 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,348 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 36,149 miles

Handlebars are slightly off line.

No plate delaminated but not likely to be misread.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,411 miles

Air intake pipe splitting

Chain dry and rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,901 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 16,901 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 13,827 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P361 NOK is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P361 NOK, 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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P361 NOK is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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