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PN08 BWM

2008 Yamaha XT250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,016 mi
Last recorded26,016 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT25015,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 BWM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 26,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 24,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 22,830 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 22,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 22,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 19,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 15,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,011 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 1,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 1,215 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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PN08 BWM is a 2008 Yamaha XT250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN08 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN08 BWM registered?

PN08 BWM is a 2008 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is PN08 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 BWM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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