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S727 WWP

1998 Yamaha XV250

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,405 mi
Last recorded40,405 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 WWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,020 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight notch in headstock bearings (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,321 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,474 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 28,433 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,433 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,906 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,906 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,052 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 22,649 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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S727 WWP is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S727 WWP, 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 S727 WWP registered?

S727 WWP is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S727 WWP safe to buy?

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