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R863 BAK

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,275 mi
Last recorded7,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 BAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 7,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 6,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 6,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 6,771 miles

Front front tyre down to 8psi corrected

Pass 19 Sep 2017 5,970 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 5,970 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)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 5,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 3,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 2,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 2,860 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 2,860 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 May 2012 2,672 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 2,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 2,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 2,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 2,347 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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R863 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 11,064 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 R863 BAK, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R863 BAK registered?

R863 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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