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P389 RGV

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,715 mi
Last recorded40,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 RGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 40,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,971 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

head light mask fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 37,846 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,702 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

headlight mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,622 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,828 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

the front tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,827 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 31,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 31,837 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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P389 RGV 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 92.9%.

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 P389 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 P389 RGV registered?

P389 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P389 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 RGV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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