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R351 AAF

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,928 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 21,928 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,375 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,932 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,932 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,906 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 19,906 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front tyre cracked in tread and sidewall no cord exposed at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 19,796 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,356 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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R351 AAF is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,156 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 R351 AAF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R351 AAF registered?

R351 AAF is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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