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R409 WHJ

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,824 mi
Last recorded16,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 WHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2007 16,824 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,824 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 16,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R409 WHJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R409 WHJ, 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 R409 WHJ registered?

R409 WHJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R409 WHJ 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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