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P789 OLX

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,356 mi
Last recorded24,356 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 OLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 24,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 24,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,269 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 24,269 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 24,265 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition After market exhaust fitted without baffles or silencers fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Front FORK LEG damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1MM AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flashing faster 60/120 min (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,366 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,364 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,817 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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P789 OLX is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P789 OLX, 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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P789 OLX is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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