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N25 TRU

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,841 mi
Last recorded5,841 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 TRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 5,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 4,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 4,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 1,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 1,408 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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N25 TRU is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N25 TRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N25 TRU registered?

N25 TRU is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N25 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 TRU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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