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R865 TLM

1998 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,235 mi
Last recorded33,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 TLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,235 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,513 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

clutch lever assembly slight insecurity to bar

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2016 31,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement under size (6.3.4g)

clutch lever assembly slight insecurity to bar

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2015 31,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,870 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 29,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,211 miles

Front 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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R865 TLM is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R865 TLM, 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 R865 TLM registered?

R865 TLM is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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