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M161 UKK

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,258 mi
Last recorded11,258 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 UKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 11,258 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,033 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 8,024 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,456 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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M161 UKK is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 15,039 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 M161 UKK, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M161 UKK registered?

M161 UKK is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M161 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 UKK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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