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N395 NBB

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,939 mi
Last recorded14,939 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 NBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,939 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 13,908 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,707 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 11,026 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,144 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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N395 NBB is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N395 NBB, 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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N395 NBB is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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