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T489 KAB

1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,252 mi
Last recorded14,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S13,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 KAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 14,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 14,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 14,172 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 14,172 miles

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

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

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 12,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 11,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 8,255 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,673 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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T489 KAB is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T489 KAB, 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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What year was T489 KAB registered?

T489 KAB is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T489 KAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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