MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp not working rear brake switch incorrectly adjusted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
headlight beam deflector fitted
headlight beam deflector fitted
headlight beam deflecter fitted
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?
Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 KBX is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 11,064 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 R197 KBX, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R197 KBX registered?
R197 KBX is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R197 KBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 KBX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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