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R695 YOW

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,826 mi
Last recorded10,826 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 YOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 10,826 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 10,773 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 8,890 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 8,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 6,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 6,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 6,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 6,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 5,539 miles

this motorcycle fitted with cross ply tyre to front radial ply tyre to rear

Fail 3 Jul 2012 5,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

this motorcycle fitted with cross ply tyre to front radial ply tyre to rear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,329 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 4,282 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in number plate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 3,440 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,355 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 3,195 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 3,194 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 2,502 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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R695 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R695 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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R695 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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