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S779 NFT

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,356 mi
Last recorded57,356 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 NFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 57,124 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Throttle cable incorrectly routed but not effecting control.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 24,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,563 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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S779 NFT is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S779 NFT, 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 S779 NFT registered?

S779 NFT is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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