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S709 BDU

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,764 mi
Last recorded4,764 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 BDU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 4,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 4,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,756 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 4,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 4,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 4,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 4,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 4,679 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 4,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 4,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 4,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 4,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 4,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,496 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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S709 BDU is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S709 BDU, 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 S709 BDU registered?

S709 BDU is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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