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R853 EUA

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,030 mi
Last recorded9,030 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 EUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 9,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 9,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 8,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 8,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 8,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,230 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 8,215 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,937 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 7,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 7,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,138 miles

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

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

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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R853 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R853 EUA, 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 R853 EUA registered?

R853 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R853 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 EUA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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