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P599 XCG

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,014 mi
Last recorded25,014 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 XCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 25,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 24,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 23,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down to metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,376 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 20 Jun 2015 20,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,369 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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P599 XCG 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 84.2%.

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 P599 XCG, 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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P599 XCG is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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