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S687 RCV

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,091 mi
Last recorded1,091 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 RCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 May 2014 1,091 miles

new odometer fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 610 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 904 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,058 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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S687 RCV is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S687 RCV, 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 S687 RCV registered?

S687 RCV is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S687 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 RCV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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