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R699 AMX

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,060 mi
Last recorded16,060 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 AMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,060 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 16,060 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,008 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,008 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,683 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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R699 AMX is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R699 AMX, 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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What year was R699 AMX registered?

R699 AMX is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R699 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 AMX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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