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S252 BNT

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

983 mi
Last recorded983 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 BNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 957 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 913 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 412 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 376 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 376 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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S252 BNT is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S252 BNT, 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 S252 BNT registered?

S252 BNT is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S252 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 BNT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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