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S267 YAV

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,485 mi
Last recorded8,485 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 8,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 8,358 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 8,258 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 8,258 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 7,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 7,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,499 miles

rear tyre starting to surface crack

Pass 18 Jun 2015 7,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,414 miles

Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,691 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 6,289 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,548 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 5,548 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,933 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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S267 YAV is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S267 YAV, 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 S267 YAV registered?

S267 YAV is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S267 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S267 YAV shows 18 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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