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S544 VVR

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,533 mi
Last recorded6,533 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 VVR
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 6,533 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 6,532 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 2,830 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,638 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 10,638 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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S544 VVR is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,227 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S544 VVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S544 VVR registered?

S544 VVR is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S544 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 VVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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