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S146 KWN

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,904 mi
Last recorded3,904 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 KWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 3,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 3,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 2,904 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 2,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 2,679 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 2,545 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 2,320 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 2,320 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 2,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 2,245 miles

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

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

drivers seat not fitted correctly

Pass 7 Jun 2007 2,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 2,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 1,776 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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S146 KWN is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S146 KWN, 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 S146 KWN registered?

S146 KWN is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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