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N788 FEX

1995 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,228 mi
Last recorded29,228 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV25015,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 FEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,228 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,480 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 16,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,054 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 6,866 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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N788 FEX is a 1995 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 15,039 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 N788 FEX, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N788 FEX is a 1995 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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