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T389 KCV

1999 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,593 mi
Last recorded14,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV2508,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 KCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 14,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,404 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 13,238 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,238 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,861 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 9,857 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 8,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,503 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,973 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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T389 KCV is a 1999 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T389 KCV, 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 T389 KCV registered?

T389 KCV is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T389 KCV safe to buy?

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