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N28 MAE

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,143 mi
Last recorded33,143 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 MAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,143 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 33,115 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,923 miles

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

Reg. plate cracked but not obscured

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,988 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 28,988 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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N28 MAE 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 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 N28 MAE, 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 N28 MAE registered?

N28 MAE is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N28 MAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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