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P749 TPW

1997 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 TPW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 21,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,001 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,148 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 10,148 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 6,592 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f foot rest mounting rubbers slightly worn

rear number plate has cracks in it

Pass 17 Oct 2006 2,460 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 2,460 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 2,413 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 2,413 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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P749 TPW is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P749 TPW, 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 P749 TPW registered?

P749 TPW is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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