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R56 FMA

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,486 mi
Last recorded19,486 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 FMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,486 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,410 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 19,410 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,501 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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R56 FMA is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R56 FMA, 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 R56 FMA registered?

R56 FMA is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R56 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 FMA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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