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T268 JPX

1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S13,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 JPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,138 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 31,138 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mudguard missing.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre perrished

nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2015 30,265 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre perrished

nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,716 miles

front mudguard missing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,716 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

front mudguard missing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,743 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,743 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,377 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,101 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

High beam worning lamp not working.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,156 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,945 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 20,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 18,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 16,582 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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T268 JPX is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,512 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 T268 JPX, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T268 JPX is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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