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P951 KNB

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,943 mi
Last recorded18,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 KNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 18,943 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,201 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 17,201 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 16,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,488 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 16,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,269 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 8,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 2,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 2,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 2,966 miles

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

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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P951 KNB is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P951 KNB, 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 P951 KNB registered?

P951 KNB is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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