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N547 HLC

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,802 mi
Last recorded8,802 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 HLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 8,802 miles

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

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength front and rear (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 8,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,698 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 8,698 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 8,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 8,497 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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N547 HLC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N547 HLC, 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 N547 HLC registered?

N547 HLC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N547 HLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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