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PN08 SYW

2008 Yamaha XV250

Purple Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,973 mi
Last recorded3,973 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 SYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 3,973 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 3,973 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 3,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 3,532 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 3,329 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 3,329 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 2,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 2,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 2,317 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 2,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 2,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 2,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 2,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 2,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 2,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 1,491 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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PN08 SYW is a 2008 Yamaha XV250 in Purple with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PN08 SYW, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN08 SYW registered?

PN08 SYW is a 2008 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is PN08 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 SYW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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