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S649 AMR

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,078 mi
Last recorded17,078 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 AMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 17,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 16,494 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 15,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 11,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 9,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 8,494 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,124 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,740 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Jul 2005 7,640 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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S649 AMR 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 100%.

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 S649 AMR, 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 S649 AMR registered?

S649 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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