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P470 SDX

1997 Yamaha XV250

Purple Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,016 mi
Last recorded8,016 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 SDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 8,016 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 8,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 8,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,160 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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P470 SDX is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Purple with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P470 SDX, 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 P470 SDX registered?

P470 SDX is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P470 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 SDX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P470 SDX have outstanding finance?

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