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R209 LTL

1998 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,453 mi
Last recorded14,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 LTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 14,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,452 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 14,452 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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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R209 LTL is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R209 LTL, 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 R209 LTL registered?

R209 LTL is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R209 LTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 LTL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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