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P961 HEO

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,428 mi
Last recorded4,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 4,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 4,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 4,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 3,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 2,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 2,642 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 1,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 1,583 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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P961 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P961 HEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P961 HEO registered?

P961 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P961 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 HEO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P961 HEO have outstanding finance?

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