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P445 MOY

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,658 mi
Last recorded24,658 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MOY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 24,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 21,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 21,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,444 miles

throttle slightly notchy

Pass 31 May 2018 16,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,682 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,546 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 3,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 3,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 2,042 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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P445 MOY is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P445 MOY, 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 P445 MOY registered?

P445 MOY is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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