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R781 DRJ

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,698 mi
Last recorded9,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 DRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 9,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,374 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly damaged serviceable on test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,723 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear brake will need adjustment soon

Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,226 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 5,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,531 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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R781 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R781 DRJ, 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 R781 DRJ registered?

R781 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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