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S438 TKG

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,265 mi
Last recorded25,265 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 TKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 25,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,078 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 25,078 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,994 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 24,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 226,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 22,397 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,105 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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S438 TKG 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 88.9%.

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 S438 TKG, 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 S438 TKG registered?

S438 TKG is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S438 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 TKG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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