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R471 RMJ

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,480 mi
Last recorded16,480 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 RMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,480 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,835 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 14,798 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,609 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 13,578 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,856 miles

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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R471 RMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R471 RMJ, 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 R471 RMJ registered?

R471 RMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R471 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 RMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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