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P848 HTO

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,633 mi
Last recorded15,633 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 HTO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,633 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 15,577 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 15,577 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,573 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 15,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 15,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,237 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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P848 HTO is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P848 HTO, 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 P848 HTO registered?

P848 HTO is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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