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R413 NTA

1998 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,327 mi
Last recorded37,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 NTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 37,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,290 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 37,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 37,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,108 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 36,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,443 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake cable is slightly stiff

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,877 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 31,808 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,199 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 23,199 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,067 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate is deteriorating

slight binding front brake

Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,821 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 7,573 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 7,573 miles

Centre Rear Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R413 NTA is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 R413 NTA, 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 R413 NTA registered?

R413 NTA is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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