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R694 YOW

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 YOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 39,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 37,866 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,573 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 37,573 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,328 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,194 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,866 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,777 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,020 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 28,020 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,687 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,206 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,108 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 10,108 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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R694 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R694 YOW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R694 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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