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R618 LRY

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,179 mi
Last recorded30,179 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 LRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 30,179 miles

Offside Rear foot peg plate bolt missing, peg still secure

Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 28,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 24,779 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,017 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,318 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 10,318 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,603 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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R618 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R618 LRY, 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 R618 LRY registered?

R618 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R618 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 LRY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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