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N115 HPP

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,325 mi
Last recorded24,325 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 HPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 24,325 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 24,325 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 23,197 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,184 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 23,183 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,926 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 22,926 miles

All direction indicators not working Switch cleaned & lubricated. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,523 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,450 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 22,447 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 21,794 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 21,792 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 21,490 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 21,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 21,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 20,130 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

side stand switch loose

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,296 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 18,296 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,062 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,641 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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N115 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N115 HPP, 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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N115 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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