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N379 UEW

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,971 mi
Last recorded4,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,969 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 4,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 4,953 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 4,953 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot 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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N379 UEW 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 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,782 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N379 UEW, 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 N379 UEW registered?

N379 UEW is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N379 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 UEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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