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N686 UCY

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,815 mi
Last recorded23,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 UCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,815 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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N686 UCY is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N686 UCY, 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 N686 UCY registered?

N686 UCY is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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