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S780 JLR

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,171 mi
Last recorded14,171 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 JLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 14,171 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 14,116 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 14,109 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,730 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 12,730 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 11,040 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 10,835 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 10,344 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 9,092 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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S780 JLR is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,227 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S780 JLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S780 JLR is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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