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R378 BMB

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,357 mi
Last recorded8,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 BMB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 8,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 8,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 8,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,079 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 8,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 7,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,442 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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R378 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R378 BMB, 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 R378 BMB registered?

R378 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R378 BMB safe to buy?

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