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1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,996 mi
Last recorded16,996 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 CCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 16,996 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 16,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 16,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 15,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 15,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 12,737 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 9,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 8,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,526 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 8,526 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 8,523 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 8,445 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,012 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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P728 CCU is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P728 CCU, 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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P728 CCU is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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