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J341 FGT

1996 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,111 mi
Last recorded17,111 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ341 FGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,111 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 15,513 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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J341 FGT is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 J341 FGT, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J341 FGT registered?

J341 FGT is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 23 July 1996.

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