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P466 CWP

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,102 mi
Last recorded17,102 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 CWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 17,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 16,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 16,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,938 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,925 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,709 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 15,708 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,116 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 11,116 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,179 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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P466 CWP is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P466 CWP, 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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P466 CWP is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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