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T997 KOW

1999 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,110 mi
Last recorded24,110 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV2508,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 KOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 24,110 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,175 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 20,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,611 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 18,573 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

both tyres very low on pressure

Pass 29 May 2007 14,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 13,953 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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T997 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T997 KOW, 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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T997 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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