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R202 FBU

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,485 mi
Last recorded2,485 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,485 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 2,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 2,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 1,699 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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R202 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R202 FBU, 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 R202 FBU registered?

R202 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R202 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 FBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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