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S169 WYB

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,214 mi
Last recorded17,214 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 WYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 17,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,003 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,996 miles

Cracks in rear number plate.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,990 miles

slight dampness to lefthand fork leg.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 14,625 miles

exhaust silencer and pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 11,164 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,314 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 10,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,880 miles

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

Throttle control has rough operation due to worn cable.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,125 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 7,240 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,302 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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S169 WYB is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S169 WYB, 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 S169 WYB registered?

S169 WYB is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S169 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 WYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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