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R723 GGA

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,291 mi
Last recorded8,291 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 GGA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 7,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 7,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 7,072 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 7,072 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 5,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 5,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 5,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 5,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 5,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 5,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 5,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,433 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 2,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 2,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,404 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 2,404 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2005 2,356 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 2,356 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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R723 GGA 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 82.6%.

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 R723 GGA, 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 R723 GGA registered?

R723 GGA is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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