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P375 RGV

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,280 mi
Last recorded29,280 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 RGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 29,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 28,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 28,242 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 27,491 miles

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

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot lever (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 25,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 20,016 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 19,331 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 18,178 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 18,131 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 17,203 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 16,125 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 16,125 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,677 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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P375 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P375 RGV, 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 P375 RGV registered?

P375 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P375 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P375 RGV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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