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R956 LSO

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,640 mi
Last recorded4,640 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 LSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 4,597 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 4,597 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 4,595 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R956 LSO is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R956 LSO, 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 R956 LSO registered?

R956 LSO is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R956 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 LSO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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