MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front tyre pressure low
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front tyre pressure low
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?
Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.
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S878 RBJ is a 1999 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1999 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 8,510 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 S878 RBJ, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S878 RBJ registered?
S878 RBJ is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S878 RBJ safe to buy?
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