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R237 CLS

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,820 mi
Last recorded17,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 CLS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 17,820 miles

both tyres have cracking on side walls.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,584 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 17,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,534 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 14,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,990 miles

Gear lever loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

clutch

Pass 20 May 2008 12,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,887 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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R237 CLS is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R237 CLS, 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 R237 CLS registered?

R237 CLS is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is R237 CLS safe to buy?

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