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S220 BCG

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,712 mi
Last recorded38,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 38,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 38,312 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,994 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 37,993 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre has slight cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,988 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre has slight cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,606 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,040 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,474 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,874 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 30,870 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,497 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,339 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 20,355 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,355 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,876 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 18,876 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 13,880 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 13,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S220 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S220 BCG, 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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S220 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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