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R317 MNV

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,635 mi
Last recorded25,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 MNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,479 miles

Front Brake Pads on Legal Limit

Slight Exhaust Blow

Fail 28 Jul 2018 25,479 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released On Application of Rear Brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Pads on Legal Limit

Slight Exhaust Blow

Pass 22 Jul 2017 22,248 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 22,248 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,044 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 22,044 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 18,130 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,050 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 11,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,742 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 10,691 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,162 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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R317 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,227 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 MNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 MNV registered?

R317 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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