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S935 UOO

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,155 mi
Last recorded12,155 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 UOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 12,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 11,981 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 11,981 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 11,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 11,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 9,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,474 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 9,474 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,092 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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S935 UOO is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S935 UOO, 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 S935 UOO registered?

S935 UOO is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S935 UOO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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