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R526 FNO

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,677 mi
Last recorded32,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 FNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 30,280 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,622 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 24,622 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R526 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R526 FNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R526 FNO registered?

R526 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R526 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 FNO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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