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P95 VFG

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,840 mi
Last recorded50,840 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 VFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 50,832 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,997 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 45,967 miles

Front Tyre is Close to Legal Limit.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,967 miles

Front Tyre is Close to Legal Limit.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,454 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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P95 VFG is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 P95 VFG, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P95 VFG is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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