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P36 HCM

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

25,207 mi
Last recorded25,207 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 HCM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,207 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 25,200 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 24,814 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 24,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 24,519 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 24,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 24,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 24,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 24,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,840 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 23,833 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 23,235 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,873 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 22,873 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,541 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 16,591 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 16,591 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 May 2008 11,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 11,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 11,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,868 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 10,868 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,185 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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P36 HCM is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P36 HCM, 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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P36 HCM is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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