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N381 ABL

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,837 mi
Last recorded9,837 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 ABL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 9,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 9,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 9,276 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 9,276 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 8,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 7,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,747 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 7,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 7,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 7,366 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 7,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 7,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 7,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 7,107 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,452 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,040 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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N381 ABL is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N381 ABL, 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 N381 ABL registered?

N381 ABL is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N381 ABL safe to buy?

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