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N533 DTS

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,742 mi
Last recorded8,742 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 DTS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 8,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,641 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,666 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 5,666 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 3,966 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N533 DTS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N533 DTS, 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 N533 DTS registered?

N533 DTS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N533 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N533 DTS shows 8 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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