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S59 TMY

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,729 mi
Last recorded13,729 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 TMY
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,729 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 11,477 miles

Nearside Front left hand bar grip loose

Pass 15 Nov 2021 11,388 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2013 11,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,361 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2008 11,171 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 11,164 miles

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

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

Front tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,339 miles

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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S59 TMY is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S59 TMY, 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 S59 TMY registered?

S59 TMY is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S59 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 TMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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