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S878 RBJ

1999 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,457 mi
Last recorded15,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV2508,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 RBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 15,457 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 15,414 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 12,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 12,466 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre pressure low

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 11,825 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,008 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 4,535 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 3,093 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 3,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 2,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,785 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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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.

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