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N522 OWV

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,105 mi
Last recorded17,105 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 OWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,097 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 17,096 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,021 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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N522 OWV is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N522 OWV, 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 N522 OWV registered?

N522 OWV is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N522 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 OWV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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