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N769 UFL

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

1,354 mi
Last recorded1,354 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 UFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 1,354 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing from frame bracket O.S

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 311 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 310 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Pinch bolt missing (5.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Wired the wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Wired the wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Side mounted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Side mounted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 188 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 79 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2022 79 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 23,819 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 23,803 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 23,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 22,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 17,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,174 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 16,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 13,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 11,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 9,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,767 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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N769 UFL is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N769 UFL, 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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N769 UFL is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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