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P967 DBB

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,375 mi
Last recorded16,375 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP967 DBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 16,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 15,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 14,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 13,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 12,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 12,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 9,530 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 9,510 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 8,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 5,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 3,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 2,714 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 4 Aug 2006 2,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 2,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 2,726 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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P967 DBB is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P967 DBB, 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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P967 DBB is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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