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S995 GBF

1999 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,431 mi
Last recorded11,431 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV2508,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 GBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 11,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 11,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 11,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 11,343 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,602 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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S995 GBF is a 1999 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S995 GBF, 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 S995 GBF registered?

S995 GBF is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S995 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 GBF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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