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S5 FNE

1998 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,877 mi
Last recorded13,877 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 13,877 miles

Front Front tyre has cracks in tread

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 13,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Front tyre has cracks in tread

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 13,765 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS250?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
333
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Horn not working 11
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S5 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 FNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S5 FNE registered?

S5 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S5 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FNE shows 3 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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